The match against Ethiopia was played without much determination. Despite coming out winners I think the Super Eagles were actually preparing for the game against Italy.

My only concern is the time frame. BTW, another chance for Sunday Mba to prove himself. I still believe in that guy despite passing a trial moment of his carreer.

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Super Eagles tend to play well against stronger opposition than weaker teams. They shown lack of seriousness against Ethiopia yesterday knowing fully well that our ticket to Brazil has been secured in the first leg and that early goal. Again, they were more concern about the game against Italy than the already won battle against Ethiopia.
I would have predicted an outright win against Italy if not for the time frame. Be that as it may, i fore see a draw.

They should be in London by now.

shebi we just qualified for the world cup? ok this is our first group match.

Afam4eva: I don't know why despite Nigeria's huge population in London, our fans have difficulty making their presence felt when we play in London. I remember when we played ghana some years back in London, there were more Ghanian fans than Nigerian fans yet we have more population than them in London. If it's Nottinghill festival now, they'll attend.

Don't mind em mate. Great observation from you. I'm proud to say I'm amongst many nigerian that cheer the golden eaglets to victory in the U.A.E

This is a welcome development.NFF should play more first class friendly match before the world cup so that super eagle weakness will be expose and that will give room for amendment and adjustment which will help us to do better at the world cup.

Let us book a friendly with England next year

They have some free friendlies before the world cup that they have not booked

plus Roy Hodgson is coming to watch the Nigeria vs Italy game at Craven Cottage

i predict dat nig will win by 3-2 qoals

Jona-The-Clown:
Nigeria 6-1Italy

i dey salute u

damosky12: After roasting Ethiopian Antelopes for food, they would have anough strenth to teach Italy a lesson they wont forget very early.

i see oposite but God 4bid o

canalily: shebi we just qualified for the world cup? ok this is our first group match.

Nah our first Pre group match.....

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just observing

6 packets packs

I will be there live. Ticket acquired for 25 pounds.

Tolexander: If none of them wins the match, then it is gonna end in draw.
100% sure of that outcome.
Aint T.B Joshua o!

meaning what? It has no head

But why bring Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli to commön friendly? Somebody remind the coach that he's playing Nigeria, not Germany. Still #TeamNAIJA

safarigirl: But why bring Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli to commön friendly? Somebody remind the coach that he's playing Nigeria, not Germany. Still #TeamNAIJA

That is to say the Match no go easy O. Well thank GOD its a friendly but the Eagles should have had some time to Rest and Train for the Match. Well. I wish The Super Eagles Success at thsi Friendly Match

safarigirl: But why bring Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli to commön friendly? Somebody remind the coach that he's playing Nigeria, not Germany. Still #TeamNAIJA

And who the hell are Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli?
Mind you not everyone looks down on himself the way you do.
Proudly Nigerian.

safarigirl: But why bring Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli to commön friendly? Somebody remind the coach that he's playing Nigeria, not Germany. Still #TeamNAIJA

No fear .Its goin to end a draw. Forza Juve!!!

modextus: Would the game be aired on any nigerian tv station?

live on MBI.7:45pm

I havent seen moses in action against a non-african team,would love to see him play tommorow.
I'll love dis team to start :-
Ejide,Ambrose,Egwueke,oboabona,Echiejile,Onazi,Reuben,Ogu,Nsofor,Dike,Ideye.

If this team can keep d game goaless till half-time,forget it nigeria will win d match because in d 2nd half when keshi unleashes
Moses,mikel,musa,Emenike,Italy own don finish.
Just like d S.A game.Though italy no bi S.A,d same strategy of bringing d best in d 2nd half should be used.
If a team consisting majority of home-based eagles could hold catalunya that has more stars than italy,i see no reason why d starting XI i listed cant do d same against italy 4 just 45 minutes.

themaskedman:
And who the hell are Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli?
Mind you not everyone looks down on himself the way you do.
Proudly Nigerian.

whoever told you I'm 'looking down on myself', you can't detect a joke? I don't expect us to lose, and even if we do, maybe by one goal. If we could withstand Catalunya, wetin be Italy?

modextus: Would the game be aired on any nigerian tv station?

AIT is showing it, and if you can't find a tv, you can listen on Brilla FM(88.9 in Abuja) or Raypower(not sure of this one sha)

safarigirl: AIT is showing it, and if you can't find a tv, you can listen on Brilla FM(88.9 in Abuja) or Raypower(not sure of this one sha)

Or NigeriaInfo 99.3 FM.

If we can go back to our passing game and not play the rubbish we played against Ethiopia, I wouldn't be surprised if we defeat the Italians.