Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has urged Nigerian
football fans not to waver in their support for the national team, as he is
confident the team will do well at the World Cup, having learnt of their
vulnerabilities through the build-up games.
The 33-year-old revealed that the mood in camp is very
high as the players are all confident in the team's ability, in spite of recent
setbacks. He stated that the build-up games were experimental and have served
their purpose, but assured that the team will be in good shape before their
first game against Iran.
"We believe in ourselves. We have played some
friendly games. Not the results we expected but we have learnt a lot from it.
(The games were) a little bit experimental as well, but now were ready to go so
come the first game against Iran, we'll make sure we do very well and get the
three points," Yobo told KickOffNigeria.com.
Yobo acknowledged that the loss the United States may
have affected the morale of most fan, and he revealed that the players
themselves are disappointed they didn't win the game.
He also revealed that the team have taken the positives
from the game which he insists were experimental, adding that their minds are
already geared towards the bigger target of impressing at the World Cup. He
therefore called on the fans to continue to support the national team, assuring
that the team will not disappoint.
"Yes, they're right, but as I said these games
sometimes it's experimental, to try different things. The World Cup is the
ultimate. We are also disappointed that we didn't win because we want to win
and get the confidence.
"But the game is over now. You take the positives
from it and look forward to the bigger targets. We want them to still believe
in this team, we need their support because without their support we can't go
anywhere," Yobo said.
Culled from Kickoffnigeria
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