Watford FC’s Nigerian midfielder Peter Etebo has said the Super Eagles stand a chance to win the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Cameroon, but it is not going to be a stroll in the park.
“That’s difficult!,” he said in a response to questions from Waford host Michael Kurn and supporters via the English Premier League team’s website.
“It’s going to be really interesting. I’m going to go for my country, Nigeria. I believe it’s going to be difficult though.”
Nigeria face strong opposition in Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissaus Group D of AFCON.
On a personal level, Etebo reflected on his struggles due to injuries at Watford after having made six appearances in the Premier League since arriving on loan from Stoke City.
The midfielder remains optimistic though that he can recover from the quadricep injury and feature for Watford in a matter of weeks.
“Everything is going fine, the club are really helping and the rehab is going fine, this week marks three months. I’m looking forward to getting back fit and strong.
“Depending on the medical staff, in four weeks I’m going to be back training with the squad, but that’s not full training. My major concern is to make sure I’m better and stronger, and fitter to go again, that’s my priority for now,” Etebo said.
He said the presence of Africans such as striker Emmanuel Dennis has made his stay at Watford easier.
“It’s amazing. I’ve got my family, a few friends coming round, teammates, especially [Emmanuel] Dennis coming round, my family are here, my son, daughter, wife and my brother, they’re all here so it’s not like I’m alone. I’m settling well, I don’t find it difficult to adapt, for me I’m okay with it,” he told the website.
“I must say it’s Jeremy Ngakia, I had never met him before coming to Watford but he’s been the one that’s close to me, we have lots of conversations together, and my Nigerian brothers Dennis and [William Troost-]Ekong, but I’ve known them for a long time.”
