Soccer fans in Kaduna on Tuesday tasked Super Eagles to do everything possible to win their next match with South Africa and qualify for semi finals. The soccer fans, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the Super Eagles should approach the match with determination and play as a team.

Isaiah Benjamin, Chairman, Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, Kaduna chapter, said although expectations were high, however, with a good play, the Eagles would be victorious. “South Africa is certainly not a team that can be taken for granted. The Super Eagles must put in more efforts to scale through to semi finals. “Indeed, the games are getting tougher, but with determination and team play, I see them emerging victorious,” Benjamin said.

A Sports Analyst, Vincent Akinbami , expressed optimism that with team work, there would be a good outcome. “What was lacking in the team before was team work and team spirit, but so far, I will say they have been adjusting. “With the Egyptian fans behind us and the new spirit in the team, I see them scaling through. “Iwobi is beginning to know the responsibility bestowed upon him; the attackers too are building confidence. I see them beating South Africa and getting better with every match till the cup is won,” Akinbami said. Another Sports Analyst, Jide Bodunde, said the Super Eagles needed extra efforts to win the match.

“On paper, you expect the Super Eagles to win, but football has gone beyond that. “Super Eagles had not defeated South Africa in the last five meetings. South Africa have had one win and finished the remaining four in draws. “I believe the Super Eagles will beat South Africa but it won’t come easy. A country that eliminated the host country (Egypt) and pre-tournament’s favourite in the presence of over 60,000 fans should be taken seriously.

“They have players like Tacey Taw who loves scoring against Nigeria and Lorch who scored the goal against Egypt as their key men. They should therefore be closely watched,” he said. Bodunde expressed happiness with Odion Ighalo for rediscovering his scoring form which, he said, was good for the Super Eagles. According to him, Alex Iwobi is also one key player for the Super Eagles. “My biggest worry is our defence line. They were shaky against Cameroon, thereby exposing the goalkeeper, a situation that made him to concede two easy goals.

“My prediction is 2-1 in favour of the Super Eagles,” the sport analyst said. A Football Fan, Abdulmalik Yusuf, said with determination, Super Eagles would win the match. “We are winning the match in spite of having a confused coach who, up till now, does not know his first 11. “The players should be determined and the outcome will be good,” he said. Yusuf said Nigerians were ready to support the team with prayers but appealed to the Federal Government to give them necessary encouragements to boost their morale. (NAN)

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/dont-take-south-africa-for-granted-fans-caution-super-eagles.html

Whether Nigeria wins or not, just a little value is added to our lives. Aside the excitement and fun, what else?

*Focusing on more important things*

Yeah, I know I am stupid to some people... I do not give a damn

izzou:


South Africa can't win that match.

But let's train on penalties. Those guys might stretch us to that point

I strongly believe that NIGERIA will beat them,
But if it gets to penalty Seriously we are out

Common Lesotho cannot be taken for granted let alone them South Africans

Oh!! Really.


For stubborn STD Check my signature.

I believe super eagles.. They are always serious when they face big team...

South Africa will take Super eagles home, mark it

We will take them for granted. Who is south Africa. What are they playing. Mtcheew

Shithole vs xenophobic....

up south africa

win for us

please no matter what the outcome will be, make sure you don't include Mikel obi on that field, maybe by the side would be better.

Nigeria go win
2-1
Quote me

Super Eagles will win South Africa 1-0...

Quote me later.

Forget S.A. this noby soweto derby between chiefs and pirates.

Na here we DE repay their xenophobia.

airminem:
please no matter what the outcome will be, make sure you don't include Mikel obi on that field, maybe by the side would be better.

and that dongo striker too.

A dead ighalo is better than him.

Nigeria knows how to deal with Middle-East teams.

So am not scared.

South Africa all the way... Make Jubril people dey give demselves hope..

If they like let them take South Africa for granted Nigerians will be waiting for them back home.

This same South Africa came to Warri to embarrassed the Super Eagle so if their brain do not tell them it's pay back time then they should be ready to be embarrass by Nigerian fans.

Blueprintedyint:
South Africa wey play pass naija sef

. Yes oo. Judging by their performance with Egypt. They are up to something and should not be underated. Otherwise "Tau" will score Nigeria

izzou:


South Africa can't win that match.

But let's train on penalties. Those guys might stretch us to that point

You mean we might stretch them to that point.

South Africa go beat Nigeria tomorrow ehh