Super Eagles Coach Clears The Air Over Fasting, Targets Win Against South Africa

Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu has targeted three points in Saturday's game against South Africa that would be a huge step in their bid to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in six years.

The national team returned to the country this past weekend from France, where they held a get-together and faced Corsica and Togo in practice matches.

''A lot is expected of the Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana and we won't disappoint,'' said Alloy Agu to Brila FM.

''We're on course with the goalkeeping department. Against Corsica we were on holiday. Togo kept them busy.

''I don't think there's any problem in the Super Eagles over fasting. Since my time we've had players observing it.''

Alloy Agu ran the rule over Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC Ifeanyi Ubah) and Dele Alampasu (CD Feirense) during the training camp in France but made room for Chippa United's Daniel Akpeyi when the roster was announced last week, for reasons everyone is aware of.

Igho Kingsley