close
Friday, March 25, 2022

World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles well prepared to beat Ghana, says Eguavoen

“All we have as our goal now is to put in all efforts and cross the line, qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.”

• March 24, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen
Super Eagles Coach Augustine Eguavoen

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence in his team’s preparedness  to face Ghana in the World Cup qualifier this weekend.

In an interview published on cafonline.com, the former national team captain admitted that fixture is extremely difficult and against a strong side but added that the Super Eagles would be up to it and produce a good result.

“It’s a special game indeed; it’s the final game of the qualifiers, the first and the second legs determine our place in the World Cup in Qatar, but I guarantee we are well prepared,” Eguavoen said.

“Every member of the team is working round the clock as Ghana is not a pushover. They are a very strong team, and our matches with them have been explosive. This time, we are bringing the game on again.

“All we have as our goal now is to put in all efforts and cross the line, qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. we only do our best and put in hard work as it pays, put in dedication, the boys are self-motivated. With this, I am sure we will cross the line.”

Speaking on the threat posed by the Black Stars of Ghana, Eguavoen added;

”I’ve followed the Ghanaian team for quite a while, very talented and good football players, and there won’t be any much differences in their style of play, but of a mind game, it’s okay if they choose to play that, but I want to assure Nigerians we will fight and work hard to make sure Nigeria fly at the Qatar 2022.”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria landed in Kumasi earlier on Thursday and would face off against Ghana in the first leg of the doubleheader on Friday at 8:30 p.m. WAT.

More from Peoples Gazette

Economy

Buhari regime will continue to borrow without subsidy removal: Femi Adesina

“You know how much could have been saved if the subsidy was removed and how it could have been diverted to other areas and spheres of national life.

Johannesburg

Hot news Home top

South Africa woos Nigerian tourists

“Our visa procurement has now been digitalised, streamlined, easier now, so we hope to see a lot of Nigerians come for summer and Easter holidays.”

Pregnancy

Hot news Home top

WHO releases first-ever country estimates on pregnancy, abortion

“Sexual and reproductive health and rights are an essential part of universal health…to end discrimination against women and girls.”

SUPER EAGLES, BLACK STARS

Sport

FG provides fans 100 buses for Ghana-Nigeria World Cup playoff

On Friday, the Super Eagles face the Black Stars in Kumasi in the fixture’s opening leg and host the Ghanaians Tuesday in Abuja.

Umo Eno, GOV. EMMANUEL

Faith

Pastor Umo Eno joins Akwa Ibom governorship race

“Governor Emmanuel has many children, and it is only the governor that can tell the capacity of each of his children.”

Police officers

Rights

Planned March 26 police strike is mutiny; officers caught will be punished: Kogi CP

“No police, no democracy, 26/03/22 is the date, Eagles Square is the venue,” stated the cops in the document addressed to the Buhari regime.

APC Flag

Politics

APC bars political appointees from voting at party’s convention

The restriction comes as a preventive measure as parties contend about the controversial section of the electoral act.