Semitoje spoke with allnigeriasoccer.com on his thoughts regarding Friday's draws.

"It's a good group for us (Nigeria) but we have to try and win all the group matches," the former international noted.

"On paper, the group is relatively easy because we have been grouped with two debutants but football is not like that. The Eagles must respect these teams because they qualified when some you expect would qualify didn't," Semitoje added.

The onetime Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC) defender also lauded the proposed friendlies to further prepare the Eagles for the tasks ahead.

"The friendlies against Ghana and Senegal are okay. They are quality teams whose competitiveness will be good for the Eagles," Semitoje concluded.

The Eagles will set up a camp site in Egypt according to information provided by head coach Gernot Rhor on Friday after the draw ceremony.

Izuchukwu Okosi