Ademola Lookman says the Super Eagles are battle ready for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Amavubi of Rwanda.
Lookman declared that the three-time African champions are not under pressure to beat their hosts.
”There’s no pressure, I’m just glad to be back with the squad, back with the guys, we have a big task ahead of us and we are looking forward to it,” the Atalanta star told Ojb Sports.
“We’ve had loads of meetings, how the manager wants us to play, our game plan, aspects of how we defend and attack, it’s all positive and we’re all keying into his ideas.”
Lookman also reflected on the team’s preparation for the game.
“We had our second session today and yesterday’s session went well as well so positive feelings. Before training we had meetings so we were just implementing that in training.”
Eric Chelle’s side are winless after four games in Group C
The Super Eagles will take on Rwanda in a must win Group C encounter at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Friday.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Well said.
Wish Nigeria all the best.
God will be on our side in Jesus Name.
Stop saying rubbish, what pressure are you not under. Hope this AFTY is not affecting your thinking.
Being under pressure, can be argued, has a negative connotation.
Google AI will align being under “stress and anxiety” with being under pressure.
Well if the Super Eagles players prepare for these encounters against Rwanda and Zimbabwe under the clouds of stress and anxiety, then they will succumb to the forces of failure even before the whistle is blown.
Which is why I agree with Ademola Lookman when he says: “There’s no pressure (ahead of the match against Rwanda). Our preparations have been all positive as we’re all keying into ideas, methods and philosophy of the new coach.”
I like the positive vibes emanating from the Atalanta sharpshooter.
Indeed. Negative vibes will generate negative energy which in turn leads to negative outcomes.
I don’t think the Super Eagles are under any sort of pressure. These are seasoned, hardened professionals who know what is at stake and what is needed of them to get the job done.