Ahead of the make or mar 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Red Devils of Congo this weekend, Super Eagles Chief Coach Stephen Keshi has cautioned his players that the trip to Pointe Noire will be a tough one.

Addressing a media parley in Abuja yesterday, Keshi said his experience of the Congolese shows that they could be very hostile to the team in various ways including the reception at the airport, hotel and reven on the pitch.

HUMBLED: Super Eagles players listen to their coach before training ahead of the return clash with Sudan on Wednesday.

“I have already conditioned the minds of the players that Congo will be very tough because they also want to be at the Nations Cup. I have told them to know that this is Africa and so they must drop every European mentality and be ready for the worst of reception.

“I hope to have a good game because from what I have seen in training if the players can keep the momentum then I am optimistic that we will get the desired result from what I have observed, the players are ready to give it their all and I pray they remain in the same spirit”.

Meanwhile, returnee striker, Ikechukwu Uche has expressed his delight to have returned to the national team after more than one year of absence which started since after the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship in South Africa.

The Villarreal of Spain forward also used the opportunity to thank the Nigerian football fans for their unflinching support to him especially during the period he was away.