Sadiq Yakubu, director of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) team, on Wednesday urged the Super Eagles not to be swept away by their successes in World Cup qualifiers and friendlies.
Yakubu in Abuja said the Super Eagles should instead build on the successes achieved in qualifying for success in Russia.
He said the World Cup was more serious than qualifying matches and friendlies.
He said only full commitment and adequate preparations would guarantee the expected result in Russia.
“There is the need for team spirit, which is fundamental for an impressive outing.
‘’We need to take our victories during the qualifiers and the Argentina match behind us.
‘’I thank God we are going to play Argentina in the World Cup, this is why we need extra preparation for a victory,’’ Yakubu said.
The NAF Team Manager said it was time to break Nigeria’s previous World Cup records of not going beyond the Second Round.
He reiterated that since 1994 Nigeria had not gone beyond the round of 16, so all hands must be on deck to go beyond that stage in Russia.
Nigeria is in Group D with Croatia, Argentina and Iceland and would face Croatia in their opening match on June 16 at Kaliningrad Stadium, Russia.
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“There is the need for team spirit, which is fundamental for an impressive outing.
‘’We need to take our victories during the qualifiers and the Argentina match behind us.
‘’I thank God we are going to play Argentina in the World Cup, this is why we need extra preparation for a victory,’’ Yakubu said.
The NAF Team Manager said it was time to break Nigeria’s previous World Cup records of not going beyond the Second Round.
He reiterated that since 1994 Nigeria had not gone beyond the round of 16, so all hands must be on deck to go beyond that stage in Russia.
Nigeria is in Group D with Croatia, Argentina and Iceland and would face Croatia in their opening match on June 16 at Kaliningrad Stadium, Russia.
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