Nigeria can reach new heights – Mikel

By Daily Sports on October 11, 2016

Nigeria captain Mikel John Obi has stated that he now holds the belief that the Super Eagles can hit "new heights" with the new mentality and setup under Franco-German trainer Gernot Rohr.

The 29-year-old midfielder explained that his new belief stems from the commitment of the playing personnel in their build-up to the 2-1 win over Zambia's Chipolopolo in a 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying game on Sunday.

He added that the coaching setup has "very matured and brilliant people".

Mikel's comments come just months after Nigeria's disappointment of failing to qualify for a successive Africa Cup of Nations, but they have now put themselves in pole position after the first round of matches in their group in the World Cup qualification after the other two powerhouses, Algeria and Cameroon, played out a 1-1 draw in Blida late on Sunday.

“I have belief that we can reach new heights with this team. The boys are so committed that it makes you happy. The coaching crew is made up of very matured and brilliant people who respect the players. We are onto a good thing," Mikel told thenff.com.

The Chelsea man now believes that Nigeria have a bright chance to reach the 2018 World Cup despite knowing that they have to navigate tough fixtures in the coming months against Algeria and Cameroon.

Mikel talks of the determined stance of the Super Eagles and dropped the hint that the Nigerians intend to keep top spot in Group B of the qualification in Africa to ensure that they qualify for the World Cup in Russia in two years.

“We have a very good chance to qualify for the World Cup if we keep our heads and play at our best level. Each and every one of us is determined to go to the World Cup. Now that we are top of the table, we have to remain there,” Mikel said.

Nigeria will next face Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on November 12. (supersport.com)

•Photo shows John Obi Mikel

Source Daily Sports

Posted October 11, 2016


 

You may also like...
Pirlo Facing Juventus Axe If Beaten By Napoli...

Injured Coutinho out for 2-3 weeks

Bad Night For England, Mbappe Gets France Winner...

Full house in Eagles’ camp, as countdown begins...

Kids imitating Osimhen not racism – Mancini

Wolves stun champions Man City at Etihad, Man...

 

Latest News Abraham set to join Besiktas from Roma 'Not impossible' Mbeumo will stay, say Brentford 'Turkish Messi' ready to replace Modric at Real Madrid Guardiola praises City’s performance despite Club World Cup exit Fluminense beat Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarter-finals Alcaraz avoids Fognini shock after fan taken ill Anambra School Sports Festival Ends In Emotional Grand Style As Njikoka Emerge Champions Club W’Cup: Chelsea face travel woes after group stage upset Lyon included in Ligue 1 fixtures despite demotion Adesanya eyes Strickland fight for UFC return Wilder ends losing streak, but questions linger Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,554 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,716 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,731 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,326 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,324 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,317 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (44,121 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,660 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,770 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,382 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,829 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,253 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media