Sam Ikpea, president of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has called for support for the Super Eagles coach, Finidi George and his team in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Ikpea made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), describing the game against South Africa as a must win for the Eagles.
“Our expectations are high as we approach the World Cup qualifiers between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa because it is a crucial game, a must win for us.
“We have defeated them (Bafana Bafana) last time we met during the AFCON and we expect to defeat them again.
“The only thing new is that we have a new coach in the person of Finidi George, so far, he is managing the Super Eagles in his first competitive match.
“We want to appeal to every Nigerian to rally round George and give him the best of support before, during and after the match against South Africa,” he said.
Ikpea said George has started well with his policy of inclusion of the home based players in the team.
“The good thing is that the new coach extended an invitation to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players in the national team, this is well commendable.
“The home based players in the team will want to fight for a place in the national team and also impress the football loving Nigerians, which will make it more competitive.
“The NPFL players in the team will also want to give their best, because they are hungry for a place in the national team.
“For us, we will make sure that the team does not lack support going to the game and after, this is what we are known for and what we will continue to do,” he said. (NAN)
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