Nigeria Mikel Obi Urges Super Eagles to Play with Confidence, Bravery, and Passion

The Digest:

As the Super Eagles prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, former captain John Mikel Obi has called on the team to embrace the weight of national expectation. He outlined three essential qualities, confidence, bravery, and passion, that the squad must embody to secure victory and keep Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive.

Key Points:

• John Mikel Obi urged the Super Eagles to play with confidence, bravery, and passion against Gabon.
• He emphasized the pride and pressure of representing over 200 million Nigerians.
• The playoff match will be held on Thursday in Morocco.
• The winner will face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final qualifying round.
• Nigeria enters the match after a victory over the Benin Republic.
• Mikel expressed a strong belief in the current squad’s ability to succeed.
• The team has been navigating internal issues, including bonus disputes with the NFF.

With the nation’s hopes on their shoulders, the Eagles are reminded that their greatest strength lies not just in skill, but in the spirit they bring onto the pitch.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria