EXTRA: They say Russia is cold but we’ll be there, says Atiku on Eagles’ WC qualification

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says although Russia is cold, the Super Eagles will be there.

The ex-VP said this on Saturday in reaction to the Super Eagles victory over Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

The win qualified the Nigerian team for the 2018 World Cup which is being hosted by Russia.

“They say Russia is cold. We are still coming! Haha! Congratulations to the Super Eagles and all Nigerians,” Atiku wrote.

They say Russia is cold. We are still coming! Haha! Congratulations to the Super Eagles and all Nigerians! #NGAZAM pic.twitter.com/RX64q4PUcR

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 7, 2017

The match ended 1-0, with Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi scoring a lone goal.

Iwobi was the game changer for the Eagles after he converted Shehu Abdullahi’s pass to a goal in the 73rd minute.