The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Mohammed Buba Jajere has charged the Super Eagles to put behind them the draw with South Africa and go all out for victory in today’s World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan.
After three draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, the three-time African champions now occupy the fifth position in Group C with a paltry four points from a possible nine.
Despite the panic that has ensued, the lawmaker representing Fika/Fune Federal Constituency of Yobe State has said it is too early to entertain fears of another World Cup mishap.
He said even as the Super Eagles didn’t win against South Africa in Uyo, they showed the right fighting spirit, which enabled them to avoid a home defeat.
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Jajere, therefore, charged the Eagles to build on the positives in the draw with South Africa and go for the maximum points against Benin Republic.
“It is too early to give up. The Super Eagles have seven more matches to play and amend the precarious situation.
“So, even as they have dropped six valuable points, they can still recover the lost ground in the remaining matches.
“But to keep hope alive, they must win against Benin Republic tomorrow (today). With their former coach Gernot Rohr leading the Cheetahs, it will be a very difficult match, so the Super Eagles must bring their A game into the contest.
“Like I said, it is not going to be a stroll in the park but with the right approach and attitude, the Super Eagles can win their first match in the qualification series,” said Jajere.
The lawmaker and sports enthusiast, therefore, called on all Nigerians to rally round the Super Eagles in their quest to qualify for the next World Cup to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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