The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, on Tuesday held a closed doors meeting with the members of the Super Eagles and the technical crew ahead of their make or mar African Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Sudan.
Pinnick held two separate meetings at the Bolton White Apartments, first with the technical crew led by Stephen Keshi and later the players.
He refused to disclose his interaction with both parties, saying he was only making consultation with them because he wants a very strong and positive start for the new leadership of the NFF, which he heads.
It was a busy and exciting Monday for the Super Eagles and their crew as Sports Minister, Hon. Tammy Danagogo, accompanied by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, paid a surprise visit to the team during its evening training session at the mainbowl of the National Stadium in Abuja.
The Minister in his brief address to the players, said he was doubly sure that Nigeria will qualify for the championship in Morocco, adding that obstacles that have been noticed have been eliminated.
He assured players and officials of the team of President Goodluck Jonathan’s support in the remaining three qualifiers leading to the finals in Morocco.
Danagogo said the team must not be distracted by criticisms from Nigerians, adding that they were doing that because of the huge belief they have in the capacity of the team to deliver.
“If someone has absolute belief in you and you disappoint him a little, he gets overboard, but go and restore that belief by winning the remaining three matches, which will ensure you land in Maroc 2015,” he said.
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