Against Tahiti on Monday in Nigeria's opening match at the Confederations Cup, the Super Eagles lacked support.<br /><br />Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel does not want that trend to continue in tomorrow's encounter with Uruguay and has pleaded for the locals to support Nigeria. <br /><br /><i>Sportv.globo.com</i> quoted Mikel as saying: ''<span class="notranslate">I hope everyone can come and cheer for our team when we play.</span> <span class="notranslate"> Hopefully, with the fans on our side, we can make a good game and win the match too.''<br /><br />An estimated 750,000 blacks make up the population of Salvador, according to the latest census numbers.<br /><br />It is expected that they will attend the match at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia), meaning the Nigeria selection will be cheered to victory.<br /></span>