Striker Victor Osimhen said he was happy to be back in the team.
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Striker Victor Osimhen said he was happy to be back in the team.
“We are ready for the match. We desire nothing but victory; it will not be easy, but we will give our all,” he said.
Osimhen, who plays for Napoli in Italy, however, expressed disappointment that fans will not be allowed into the stadium for the match.
He appealed to fans to watch and support them from home.
Speaking on the possibility of scoring in the match, Osimhen said, “My goals will come but the team victory is my overall desire.”
Also speaking, Joe Aribo said he was overwhelmed by the support from football fans in Benin.
He said the Eagles will play their normal game and win the match.
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, expressed happiness over the physical and mental state of the players.