Dare admonishes Super Eagles to stay focused

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused as there are many battles to be won, if they are to win their fourth AFCON title in Cameroon. Dare, who was present on Tuesday when the Super Eagles defeated Egypt, commended the team for their winning start […]

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused as there are many battles to be won, if they are to win their fourth AFCON title in Cameroon.

Dare, who was present on Tuesday when the Super Eagles defeated Egypt, commended the team for their winning start but urged them to maintain their momentum against other teams.

“You can see how different the team looked and played today. There is a new spirit and a new attitude in the players and it showed with their total dominance of proceedings on Tuesday.

“They brought the professionals that they are to the fore with a masterful display. They stepped up their game without any distractions. We saw the kind of football the Super Eagles are known for. I must thank the players, the coaching crew and the NFF for returning the Nigerian DNA to our football.

“Now we have to stay focused and take it one game at a time. We have just won a game, although a very important and morale boosting win but this is just the beginning. We must not get carried away,” said Dare.

Nigeria who currently top Group D will play her second game of the tournament against Sudan on Saturday in Garoua.