We know how to handle Lone Star – Nosa, Uzoenyi
Yobo is out of the Lone Star match. How is his absence going to affect the team? Nosa: The absence of our skipper, Joseph Yobo on the field will never affect our chances. We are ready to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. His absence won’t affect us much but we know what he […]
Yobo is out of the Lone Star match. How is his absence going to affect the team?
Nosa: The absence of our skipper, Joseph Yobo on the field will never affect our chances. We are ready to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. His absence won’t affect us much but we know what he would have done. Yobo is a nice guy, good motivator, but will make him proud with the boys we have now in camp. We can push harder but we will miss him on the field but his absence won’t really be a big problem.
How difficult do you think the match is going to be?
It is going to be a difficult game but we are fully prepared for it. Those of us in Europe have been playing week in week out so I have no doubt about our fitness level.We will come out unscathed. We will play with a view to get victory from the Liberians. I don’t think we are in Calabar for a joke having known how important this game is to us. We will do our best.
What gives you the confidence that Eagles can triumph over the Lone Star?
Uzoenyi: I have the confidence that we will win this second leg encounter convincingly. We are a better side, compare to Liberia. We are hopeful, we are going to win. If given a chance to play, as usual, I will give my hundred percent. We don’t want to talk too much like the Liberians. As you can see, we are intact and ready”.
Are you guys promising that Nigeria’s flag will be hoisted in South Africa come 2013?
Uzoneyi: By the grace of God we will get the ticket. We cannot lose this time. We want to be in South Africa.
Have you ever imagined how Nigerians would react if Eagles fail to qualify again?
How can I imagine such? Nobody goes to battle with defeat in mind. All I know is that by the special grace of God, we are going to qualify for the Nations Cup. Last time we missed out and we all know how Nigerians felt.
What support do you expect from Nigerian football fans?
They should come all out to cheer us to victory. Their presence at the stadium will give us the atmosphere to play out our hearts. We cannot do it alone. We need the prayers and physical presence of Nigerians at the stadium.