NFF Supremo : Everyone Called It The Group of Death, But We Are Alive

NFF President Amaju Pinnick expressed confidence that the Eagles would wrap up the World Cup ticket when they host Zambia in Uyo next month.

A 75th minute equaliser by Cameroon Vincent Aboubacar denied Nigeria from collecting three points from their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde, as the riveting game on Monday night ended in a 1-1

''This was the toughest World Cup qualifying group in Africa and the Super Eagles have been excellent,'' Pinnick said.

''I praise them for their efforts since the qualifying campaign started and I want them to go for the three points against Zambia so that we wrap up the ticket quickly without further delay.

''Everyone called it the Group of Death, but we are alive to tell the story, and a very good story at that. We await Zambia and I believe the sweet story will be completed in great style.''

Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, who met the players just before they left their hotel for the stadium and gave them a message of encouragement from President Muhammadu Buhari, hailed the players for their spirit and sure –footed approach.


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