The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will give the Super Eagles all the support it needs to come out of Addis Ababa with a win in Sunday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Ethiopia.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will give the Super Eagles all the support it needs to come out of Addis Ababa with a win in Sunday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Ethiopia.
NFF President Alhaji Aminu Maigari made this pledge in a brief address to the players after Wednesday evening’s training session at the National Stadium, Abuja.
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Describing Sunday’s encounter as ‘crucial and critical’, Maigari said the NFF has absolute confidence in the ability of the African champions to overcome whatever odds are mounted by the hosts on the day.
“Let me also say that the NFF, and indeed all Nigerians, appreciate your sense of patriotism, dedication and discipline. You are always ready for national service, and always committed to giving your best.
“On Sunday, we will require your very best to come out unscathed. Victory in Addis Ababa is crucial to our winning the ticket to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, in a year that our great country will be celebrating its centenary. Be assured that every Nigerian is praying for you and expecting victory,” he said.
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All 23 invited players sweated it out on the refurbished turf of the main bowl as Maigari, accompanied by NFF Vice President, Chief Mike Umeh; Director of Technical, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme; and Assistant Director (Media), Ademola Olajire; watched from the sidelines.
Stand-in skipper Vincent Enyeama told the NFF chieftains that the players are unfazed by the prospect of several odds in Addis Ababa, insisting they are professionals ready to execute an assignment of high importance.
At the end of the training session, Dr. Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, proprietor of Fariah Bottled Water company presented several cartons of bottled water to the appreciative players and officials of the team, urging the team to go all out and make Nigeria proud on Sunday.
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