President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has
called on the Super Eagles, to do the country proud in Wednesday’s
Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash with South Africa in Cairo.
Pinnick, addressing the players during at a meeting on Tuesday, urged
the three-time champions to give their all when they meet the Bafana
Bafana.
“I have confidence in this team and what you are capable of doing. I
am just here to re-emphasize the fact that tomorrow’s game is very, very
important.
“Football is the greatest known unifying factor among our peoples
across different mental and physical boundaries, and victory will help
to further solidify our unity.
“Anytime you are playing and winning, our country is united and
people forget all their differences in various forms and celebrate
together.
“I want you to take your chances and minimize individual errors at the back and in the midfield.”
Pinnick also called on the Super Eagles to win and show gratitude to
President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) as a person and the Federal Government
as an institution, for all the support and encouragement over the
years.
“We cannot thank our father, President Buhari and the Government enough for all the support and kind gestures.
“The only way we can repay their support is to keep winning and
winning. This is a team that knows how to climb hurdles. South Africa is
another hurdle and you will climb it,” the NFF chief added.