As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial semi-final against South Africa, a non-governmental organisation, 100% Focus Nigeria, has stepped up to show their support by donating jerseys for fans.
Ahead of Wednesday’s match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, the group’s chairman, Ibrahim Mohammed, presented the jerseys to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “This gesture is a token from our group,” he said, “and we encourage the Super Eagles to not just deliver the final ticket but also the trophy to unite Nigerians.”
Mr Mohammed urged Nigerians to stay solidly behind the team and can “restore the confidence we have in the Super Eagles.” He expressed optimism for victory, believing they can “cruise to the final.”
While confident, Mr Mohammed cautioned against underestimating South Africa. “Take this match as your final,” he advised the players. “Their local league may surpass ours in popularity and infrastructure, but our experience brings victory. Don’t be complacent – attack and score early, avoiding penalties.”
Singling out Victor Osimhen, he said, ‘Personally, I want Victor Osimhen to just get things right tomorrow (today) and if he can’t score, other people will score.”
“Though Jose Peseiro team is showing us that any body can score and our defense also have only conceded a goal but South Africa keeper, Williams is very good, so we should not be dragging the match into penalties, we should just get it right from the beginning and score as many we could so Nigeria and Nigerians would be highly united”
Mr Mohammed noted that beyond the success of the Super Eagles a lot of work still needs to be done in revamping the domestic league to make it lucrative as obtained in other part of the world.
