The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has charged the Super Eagles to go for an outright win against the Squirrels of Benin Republic when they square up in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
In a statement by the Media Office of the Minister on Sunday, the minister said Nigerians are solidly behind they team as they face the Squirrels.
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Dare said, ” Nigerians are solidly behind you as you take on the Squirrels of Benin Republic in a nations cup Qualifiers. The match is important, hence you must put in your best to ensure victory.
“You started the series well. So you have a duty to finish well and pick a ticket for the Nations Cup.
“No match comes easy. There are no minnows. So don’t underate your opponents because football is unpredictable.
The minister urged Super Eagles to be inspired by the Nigerian spirit of excellence by soaring like the great Eagles they are.