We can qualify for World Cup 2018 – Chukwu

By Daily Sports on June 25, 2016

Christian Chukwu believes that Nigeria stand a chance against Cameroon and Algeria to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The Super Eagles were zoned in Group B against three continental heavyweights, Indomitable Lions, the Desert Foxes and Zambia in the World Cup qualifiers draw conducted on Friday in Cairo.

However, the former national team skipper and handler has stressed that early preparations and immediate appointment of a substantive handler will ensure the country avoid a tortuous route to Russia 2018.

“Why not? We stand a very big chance to qualify likewise others but all depends on our level of preparations. If we prepare very well, we have a very young team that can qualify us from the group,” Chukwu told Goal.

“Though they are not pushovers, but the truth is that the way we are talking about them is also the same way they would be having sleepless nights because of us.

“They are very afraid of us and another thing that gives us an advantage is that they would be playing at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations while we will not, which gives us plenty time to get ready and be focused.

Since the departure of coach Sunday Oliseh, the country has been without a permanent coach and Chukwu feels that is the first hurdle the Nigeria Football Federation must scale to book a World Cup place.

“First, before the end of the month, the NFF should announce a permanent coach who starts business immediately,” he continued.

“And we must pick our best legs for the qualifying series and not try to experiment with players. If we get our acts right, I see us qualifying for Russia 2018.” 

Culled from Goal.com. Photo shows Christian Chukwu

 

 

 

 

 

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 25, 2016


 

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