“They called me the king or Africa”- Ex-Lazio star Onazi reveals how AFCON 2013 win affected his career

Nigeria won their third AFCON trophy in 2013, and that achievement affected some players positively

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria earned him popularity and made him well-respected at his club.

Onazi was an important lieutenant for coach Stephen Keshi in the run-up to their 2013 AFCON win in South Africa.

Prior to the AFCON, Onazi was not one of the biggest names in the AFCON squad, as he had made just two appearances before the competition.

However, he soon became an important player for the team…

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