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| Super Eagles players and officials with officials of the Nigeria embassy in Egypt, at the Eagles’ Hote Mercure Ismailia on Wednesday. |
Football
The
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Arab Republic of Egypt,
His Excellency Professor Dandatti Abdulkadir has urged players and officials of
the Super Eagles to strive to be worthy representatives of the country while
fighting for her pride during the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
The
message of Professor Abdulkadir was presented to the Nigeria camp at the Hotel
Mercure in Ismailia on Wednesday, through senior officials of the Nigeria
Embassy in Egypt who represented His Excellency.
“The
President and good people of Nigeria are looking up to you to fight hard for
the country’s pride and honour at the Africa Cup of Nations. This tournament is
the biggest –ever in the history of the competition and a great performance from
you will do well for the nation’s image and our stature in world football,”
Professor Abdulkadir said.
Professor
Abdulkadir, who is presently in Nigeria, was represented by top embassy
officials Ahmed Muhammed Gusau (who led the team), as well as Mrs Hauwa Chigbo
Kucheli, Muhammed Tukur Garba, Uneke Emerald and Ahmed Abdulrahman.
In
response, Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and captain Mikel John Obi promised
that the team will give its best in the championship and make Nigeria proud at
the end of it all.
The
Super Eagles have been training twice a day since arriving in Ismailia on
Monday, and are looking forward to Sunday’s final pre-AFCON friendly against
Senegal’s Teranga Lions in Ismailia.
Officials
confirmed to thenff.com on Thursday that both Nigeria and Senegal camps have
agreed Sunday’s duel will be played behind closed door.
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