2018 World-Cup
2018 WORLD CUP! Don’t give up on Super Eagles, Ekweremadu urges Nigerians
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has urged Nigerians not to give up on Super Eagles after their Saturday loss to Croatia in ongoing World Cup competition in Russia.
Ekweremadu made the call in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uche Anichukwu, on Sunday in Abuja.
The Eagles went down 0-2 in their first match in Group D, which also has Argentina and Iceland.
The deputy president of the Senate expressed optimism that the team would get better as the tournament progressed. He said,
“No doubt the team made costly mistakes and Nigeria is in a tight corner after the loss to Croatia.
“However, I am sure that the players and coaching crew have picked some lessons.
“The technical crew might have to rethink the team’s formation.
“Maybe, also, we stand to gain more from the players in their natural wings.
“I am an optimist. It is not over yet for the Super Eagles in Russia, especially given their traditional resilient spirit.
“I have no doubt also that they understand that they bear the expectations and hopes of over 180 million people on their shoulders.
“But, we owe them total support and prayers.”
The Super Eagles will meet Iceland on Friday in their next group game.
Iceland had played a one-all draw with Argentina in their opening encounter, leaving Nigeria at the bottom of the group at the moment, NAN reports.
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