Super Eagles set to finish Cameroon off
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The Super Eagles are set to take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in the second game of their Russia 2018 World Cup double-header qualifiers in Yaounde on Monday, after they virtually turned the African champions to helpless cubs with a 4-0 thumping in the first fixture in Uyo on Friday.
Goals from China-based duo Odion Ighalo and captain Mikel Obi, Chelsea star Victor Moses and new Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho sealed a memorable 12th win in 20 outings for the Eagles against the Lions and further enhance their chances of picking a ticket to Russia from Group B of the African qualifiers.
Nigeria are top of Group B with maximum nine points from three games, with Zambia, who beat Algeria 3-1 on Saturday in Lusaka, second with four points. Cameroon are third with two points, while Algeria are last with one point.
The Eagles, who arrived the Aeroport Nsimalen-Yaounde at about 1.27pm on Sunday aboard a chartered flight ARIK Bombadier Jet CRJ 1000, were received on by the Nigerian ambassador to Cameroon, Lawal Gashagar; Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee member, Sharif Rabiu Inuwa — who was part of a three-man advance party); Consul Olajide Ogunmadeji, and leader of Cameroon’s delegation to Nigeria for the first match, Tado Oumarou, as well as some FECAFOOT officials.
Members of the Nigerian delegation to Yaounde include 23 players, technical crew and backroom staff of the team. Others are NFF president, Amaju Pinnick; NFF vice presidents, Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko; NFF Executive Committee members Chris Green, Mohammed Alkali, Chidi Okenwa and Aisha Falode; some members of the NFF management led by deputy general secretary, Emmanuel Ikpeme; Akwa Ibom FA chairman, Emmanuel Iba; football stakeholders and media representatives.
The Eagles, who are lodged at the Hilton Honors Yaounde, had their first training at the Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo at 6pm on Sunday.
Cameroon’s Minister of Sport, Bidoung Mpaktt was at the hotel to receive the Nigerian delegation.
Pinnick urged the players to remain steadfast despite the Cameroonians desperation to revive their qualifying hopes at the Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo.
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