The former Arsenal striker believes that, on the
back of the team's Africa Cup of Nations
success, going far in Brazil next summer is a
possibility
EXCLUSIVE
By Lunga Ntuli
Nwankwo Kanu has explained that Nigeria have
their sights set on winning World Cup 2014 on
behalf of Africa.
In 2010 Ghana were a penalty shootout away
from becoming the first nation from the
continent to reach the last four of the
tournament.
The ex-Arsenal, Inter and Ajax striker,
however, believes that the reigning Africa Cup
of Nations champions have the team ethic and
coaching quality to qualify for Brazil next
summer and stage a shock.
The 37-year-old told Goal : "We are definitely
going to the World Cup next year and we want
to win the Cup for Africa. About the upcoming
Malawi match - we are ready for it and we will
do our best.
"We have a good squad that is competent
enough to take us to the World Cup and make
us shine on the world map.
"We want players who are hungry for success
and players who will play for the country with
pride and dignity. That is the main reason we
have such a squad. Although we can still have
experienced players, nobody owns a space,
they all need to work hard.
"We have a great coaching team behind the
players and that is what makes us the best in
Africa."
The Super Eagles' continental success at the
start of 2013 ensured their qualification for
June's Confederations Cup but they were
unable to get beyond a group containing Spain,
Uruguay and Tahiti.
To reach 2014's World Cup finals, Stephen
Keshi's men must not lose at home to Caf
Group F opponents Malawi on September 7 and
then beat whomever they are drawn against in
the knock-out round over two legs.
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