Super Eagles’ Captain, Mikel John Obi has declared the team’s total commitment to ensuring early qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals when they face Zambia next weekend.
Mikel said that he is fully dedicated to the assignment of leading his teammates out to secure the sole ticket in Group B on 7th October.
“I must admit that I applaud the resurgence of the Zambians this late in the qualifiers.
“Beating Algeria home and away is no mean feat. We will take them very seriously on 7th October because they clearly have a new spirit. It is the time we wrap this up,” he told thenff.com.
Captain Mikel, who has had a marvelous run in the qualifying series, playing a commendable leadership role, told thenff.com that he is fully dedicated to the assignment of leading his teammates out on the turf of Godswill Akpabio Stadium to secure the sole ticket in Group B on October 7.
Speaking further on the relative smooth run the Eagles have had in this campaign compared to earlier FIFA World Cup qualifying races, the former Chelsea FC of England midfielder pinpointed professionalism, determination, and ambition as the factors that have swung the pendulum Nigeria’s way, whilst also heaping praises on Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr.
“We have all shown professionalism, dedication and determination to be at the pole position in a group tagged ‘Group of Death.’ “Commendations must go to the entire team and the Coach, but we must finish it up in Uyo and secure our ticket right there,” he stated.
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