'Nigeria Gaining Continent's Respect'

"Now, people are thinking and starting to respect Nigeria" was the standout statement from coach Eguavoen's post-game press conference after his side's 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday night.

That win for the Super Eagles in Garoua ensured that they are the only side from the 33rd edition of AFCON to win all three of their group matches, and the first Nigerian team to achieve this feat since they did it during the 2006 tournament. Eguavoen highlighted his belief that many people within football were under the assumption that Nigeria would not perform at a high level at this tournament because of the team's recent form.

"For the first game, nobody gave us a chance but we did the job collectively. And then, that game was gone. We had to put it behind us and then focus on the next game. Went ahead to beat Sudan and then put it behind us and then focus on the next game.Despite all the praise the team has been receiving, Eguavoen is adamant the 2013 champions will treat every opponent from here on out with the utmost respect.

The Super Eagles will not only be looking to go one step further than they did in 2006 and make the final, but do what they did in 2013 and win it all.

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