Nigeria's star striker, Nwankwo Kanu, has warned his team-mates that the task that awaits them in the third phase of World Cup qualifying will be a step up in quality.
  The Nigerian team recorded a 100% record in the second round of their 2010 World Cup/Nations Cup qualifying campaign, and were the only African team to accomplish this feat. They also conceded only one goal in qualifying , and that was an own goal by Everton defender Joseph Yobo (who has a knack for scoring against his 'Keeper these days).

In an interview with kickoffnigeria.com, the Portsmouth striker stated that the next round would be more strenuous than this round that has just finished.

"The next round is where it is going to get more difficult for us," Kanu told the website.

"If we think some games were difficult this time, they will be even more difficult in the next round."

He also urged his team mates to avoid letting the brief success in the last round get to their heads, as it would all amount to nothing if they fail to impress in the coming months.

"I would like to commend the players, and the NFA for doing well in the last round. But everything we did before, we will have to do double if we want to qualify for the World Cup.

"It is very important for us to go to the World Cup and we all have to work hard as players and as managers." he added

"Everybody has to do their part. We have to take every game seriously, as if it is the World Cup final because we cannot afford to make any mistakes this time"


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That's a good captain. right there