Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has said he does not pay attention to people who have labelled them favourites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria have won their first two group fixtures against Egypt and Sudan.
They take on Guinea-Bissau in their final group game, knowing they will finish as winners of Group B.
Some observers and pundits have since tipped the Eagles to win their fourth title in Cameroon.
“My mandate is to work with these amazing players and colleagues in Cameroon,” Eguavoen told BBC Sport Africa.
“We have given the players the freedom to enjoy themselves and the fans a reason to believe in the team again.
“But we can’t pay attention to those calling us the tournament favourites now. I have no control over what happens at the end of this competition.
“Anything outside my mandate is not up to me and I just want to focus on the next opponent and take it from there.”
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