Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel says Nigeria will qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating Zambia in Uyo on October 7.
Admitting that the Zambian team which defeated Algeria home and away deserve to be respected, Mikel said the Eagles have only one choice and that is to defeat Zambia and book an early place in Russia.
“I must admit that I applaud the resurgence of the Zambians this late in the qualifiers,” Mikel said in a video posted on Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Twitter handle on Wednesday.
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“Beating Algeria home and away is no mean feat. We will take them very seriously on 7th October because they clearly have a new spirit. It is time we wrap this up.
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“We have all shown professionalism, dedication and determination to be at the pole position in a group tagged ‘Group of Death’.
“Commendations must go to the entire team and the Coach, but we must finish it up in Uyo and secure our ticket right there.”
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