Kelechi Iheanacho a member of 2013 Eaglets celebrates Super Eagles goal against Saudi Arabia
Super Eagles Kelechi Iheanacho is upbeat the national team will bounce back to winning ways when they face the Warriors of Zimbabwe today npflupdates.com reports.
Iheanacho, who had the honour of captaining the Super Eagles team against Lesotho, in a recent interview expressed disappointment with the outcome of the game against Leslie Notsi’s side in Uyo, AkwaIbom State.
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Nigeria who dominated the whole encounter found it a herculean task to beat the Crocodiles; as they came from behind to salvage a draw.
Iheanacho upbeat Super Eagles will return to winning ways against Zimbabwe
The Leicester City star, who made an assist against Lesotho, at the Nest of Champions, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stated that they must go all out for a win against Zimbabwe.
“Huge honour to captain the team in Uyo on Thursday. I know that was a game we have to win but we didn’t. We got a point from it. Hopefully, we would do a lot more in the next game and get the three points against Zimbabwe,” he stated as quoted by the Guardian Nigeria.
Meanwhile, South Africa are currently topping Group C with three points after yesterday’s 2-1 defeat of Benin Republic in their opening game.
Zimbabwe who earned a draw against Rwanda few days ago, boasts of a point as well Nigeria. And they’re hoping to stall Nigeria’s aim to success.
In another story, Athletico de Madrid forward Samuel Omorodion has talked down speculations linking him to the Super Eagles.
According to the 19-year-old, Spain provided him with the opportunity of becoming a footballer; and as such, he’s looking to debut for the former world champions.
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“Spain has given me the opportunity and I am very grateful for it. I don’t think about Nigeria. My goal is to debut with the senior side and have my career in Spain,” Omorodion was quoted by AS.
