Ex-Croatia Manager : Nigeria Are Eager To Prove They Are The Best African Team
Published: December 03, 2017
Former Croatia national team coach Miroslav Blažević has explained why he didn't want Croatia to be paired with Nigeria in Group D of the 2018 World Cup.
''We must immediately say that the group is tough, not just because it really is, but what is needed for us with our mentality,'' Blažević told dnevno.hr.
''Yes, the group is loaded, in one part and spectacular, and it is not to be overcome. It can, we have a squad of high-value footballers.''
Blažević continued : ''Nigeria are our biggest rivals in our group. They are desirous of proving they are Africa's best football team.
''Nigeria have progressed, have strength and the motive is greatest. That's why I did not want Nigeria.''
The Super Eagles will face off with Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup at Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad on June 16.
Igho Kingsley
''We must immediately say that the group is tough, not just because it really is, but what is needed for us with our mentality,'' Blažević told dnevno.hr.
''Yes, the group is loaded, in one part and spectacular, and it is not to be overcome. It can, we have a squad of high-value footballers.''
Blažević continued : ''Nigeria are our biggest rivals in our group. They are desirous of proving they are Africa's best football team.
''Nigeria have progressed, have strength and the motive is greatest. That's why I did not want Nigeria.''
The Super Eagles will face off with Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup at Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad on June 16.
Igho Kingsley
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