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Hull midfielder Aluko targets African Nations Cup for Nigeria

Sone Aluko has set himself a goal scoring target at Hull City.

Speaking about the upcoming season, Aluko said he is setting himself a target of scoring up to 15 goals to help City's Premier League campaign.

He said: "Football is always there for goals. I set myself about 10 or 15 every season to try to push myself forward. I don't want to rest on my laurels."

And he said he hoped to make the Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations next year. He added: "Playing internationals is a big dream. Missing out on the World Cup was a disappointment, but there is an Africa Cup of Nations coming up next year too."

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