My Goals Can Take Super Eagles To Russia 2018, Says In-form Levski Sofia Star
Published: September 29, 2016
Former Sunshine Stars of Akure star player, Tunde Adeniji, says he is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup.
Adeniji, who was capped four times under former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, added that with the quality of players available to new coach Gernot Rohr he is sure they can beat Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia to the sole ticket in Group B of the World Cup qualifier.
“I believe Super Eagles can qualify for the World Cup because all the players invited for the Zambia game are very good players and with determination, they can make it.
“My hope is that I will soon get an invite to come help my country because I know my goals can take the team to the World Cup.” Adeniji said.
Last season, Adeniji, nicknamed "TheTiger" because of his ability to wear down opposition defense, scored 16 goals for Sunshine Stars, one goal short of Gbolahan Salami who won the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL highest goal scorer award with 17 goals.
He moved to Europe in February after signing a contract with top Bulgarian club Levski Sofia and has since fired in three goals in eight matches played this season, winning man-of-the-match awards in the process.
“My coach in Sofia has a lot of confidence in me, I have played eight matches, scored four (three) goals, won five man-of-the-match awards,one player of the month award and I am still looking for more.” Tunde said confidently.
The Super Eagles will face the Chipolopolo of Zambia a 2018 World Cup qualifying game in Ndola on Sunday, 9th October 2016 without “The Tiger”.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Levski Sofia/ Tunde Adeniji
Adeniji, who was capped four times under former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, added that with the quality of players available to new coach Gernot Rohr he is sure they can beat Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia to the sole ticket in Group B of the World Cup qualifier.
“I believe Super Eagles can qualify for the World Cup because all the players invited for the Zambia game are very good players and with determination, they can make it.
“My hope is that I will soon get an invite to come help my country because I know my goals can take the team to the World Cup.” Adeniji said.
Last season, Adeniji, nicknamed "TheTiger" because of his ability to wear down opposition defense, scored 16 goals for Sunshine Stars, one goal short of Gbolahan Salami who won the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL highest goal scorer award with 17 goals.
He moved to Europe in February after signing a contract with top Bulgarian club Levski Sofia and has since fired in three goals in eight matches played this season, winning man-of-the-match awards in the process.
“My coach in Sofia has a lot of confidence in me, I have played eight matches, scored four (three) goals, won five man-of-the-match awards,one player of the month award and I am still looking for more.” Tunde said confidently.
The Super Eagles will face the Chipolopolo of Zambia a 2018 World Cup qualifying game in Ndola on Sunday, 9th October 2016 without “The Tiger”.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Levski Sofia/ Tunde Adeniji
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