Ahead of the crucial 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers between the nation’s senior national team, the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt, interim head coach, Samson Siasia has passionately appealed to all football loving Nigerians and sporting media to rally round the team and show belief as the Eagles do battle with Egypt in Kaduna on Friday, March 25 and away game in Alexandria, Egypt on Tuesday, March 29.
Siasai who had invited fourty two players for the make or mar cracker against the Pharaohs is hopeful that with the support of Nigerians, Super Eagles will conquer the Egyptians.
“I want to passionately appeal to Nigerians, everybody, to show belief in the team and give us total support. It will not be easy, but if we stick together and present a united force to fight this battle, I believe we will triumph.
“I have absolute faith in the players. Nigeria is blessed with so many talented footballers across the world and I know that those we are inviting for this match will give everything for the six points in both matches. Personally, I will give everything that I have to offer for us to win both matches.”
Anthony Nlebem
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