Nigeria can outperform desires at the World Cup finals by exhibiting a similar battling soul and collaboration that got them to Russia, commander Mikel John Obi said on Friday. The Super Eagles are right now 47th in the FIFA world rankings – the least of their adversaries in Group D, Argentina (fifth), Croatia (eighteenth) and Iceland (22nd).
Yet, previous Chelsea star Obi said that could goad the Super Eagles on and past their past competition best of coming to the round of 16.
“Being underdogs is beneficial for us. It implies we need to accomplish more, we must be modest,” the accomplished midfielder, who is set to play in his second World Cup, told a news gathering. That implies we can improve the situation than what individuals anticipate that us will do.
He included: “We need to improve the situation than we have ever done. It will be intense on the grounds that we’re in an extreme gathering thus our first amusement (versus Croatia) is critical. It’s imperative we win that amusement.