The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu Chapter, has urged the Super Eagles to defeat the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna order to lead the group.
The Pharaohs of Egypt currently top the Group G with six points, as against four by the Eagles.
Norbert Okolie, the Chairman of the Enugu chapter of SWAN said that they should not lose concentration during the game, until the final whistle.
He suggested that they should approach the match with determination and professionalism stressing that the Egyptians were `hungry for opportunity’ to be at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon.
“We are talking about a 6-time African Champions that missed the tournament since 2012.
“I urge the players and the technical crew to make the match in Kaduna a morale boaster, ahead of the return leg in Egypt on March 29,” he said.
The secretary of the association, Ignatius Okpara observed that the country could only have hopes of qualifying for 2017 AFCON after the two legged encounter with Egypt.
He enjoined the Eagles Interim Coach, Samson Siasia, to strive to do all within his powers to achieve victory, even if it meant a 1-0 win from each of the two legs — home and away.
“We have been looking forward to this match as this will determine if Nigeria will qualify or not; so the players do not need to toy with the match.
“I want the Eagles to win the two legs but I am not among the players, who will be expected accomplish the job”.
Treasurer of the association, Franky Omokhua said he felt disappointed when the failed to secure the slot to be at 2015 edition of AFCON. “I do not want a repeat of the 2015.
“I will want the players to go all out against the Egyptians and do their job the normal way they are used to ensuring victories at their various clubs.
“Egypt is beatable and with the right frame of mind and determination, Nigeria will smile at last.
“Players like, Victor Moses, Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo should defeat any team in the world,’’ Omokhua said.
He urged all, to play their roles properly to ensure the country’s victory.
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