The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will take the match against Sao Tome and Principe seriously, despite already securing the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
PUNCH reports that the Super Eagles will on Sunday, lock horns with Sao Tome and Principe in an AFCON qualifier in Uyo.
Gusau gave the assurance on Thursday, in Abuja, when the National President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Isaiah Benjamin, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to his office.
The NFF boss told newsmen after the visit that the Federation will leave no stone unturned to ensure victory for the team.
“I want to assure you by the grace of God, in spite of the fact that we have already qualified for the AFCON, we still have the integrity to protect Nigeria and Nigerians.
“I know the players also have that at the back of their minds and by the grace of God, we are going to come out victorious on Sunday, Insha Allah,” he assured.
Gusau said the match will also serve as preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduled to commence in November.“As you are aware, the coach has invited the best players for the match, which a lot of people were even looking at that it doesn’t warrant that.
“But don’t forget that we still have a very big task ahead of us, which is the World Cup qualifiers, which starts in November.
“After this match, we don’t have any time to bring the Super Eagles players together again.
“So, it’s imperative for the coach to have the best team at his disposal so that he can make sure he has a team that can face the next challenge,” he said.
The Super Eagles will commence their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho on November 13.
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