Super Eagles will qualify for knockout round – Dalung

The Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung is optimistic that the Super Eagles will qualify for the round of 16 from Group D. This followed the team’s 2-0 bashing of Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday, lifting their position to number 2 in the group behind Croatia who have 6 points from 2 […]

The Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung is optimistic that the Super Eagles will qualify for the round of 16 from Group D.

This followed the team’s 2-0 bashing of Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday, lifting their position to number 2 in the group behind Croatia who have 6 points from 2 games.

In his reaction, Barrister Dalung congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory and enjoined them to carry over the hard work, commitment and discipline which brought about the emphatic win against Iceland to their next match against Argentina.

"I commend the players and officials of the Super Eagles for their superlative team spirit, unity of purpose and outstanding performance in Volgograd.

"This victory is sweet and soothing to millions of football loving Nigerians. You have displayed the typical Nigerian spirit that says we can when it appears we can’t. I have no doubt in my mind that the Super Eagles will not only do better against Argentina but will also go beyond expectations at the World Cup in Russia.