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W/Cup without Eagles unthinkable – NFF

NFF, Pinnick

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will “do everything it takes” to guarantee the qualification of the Super Eagles for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria will meet the winner of the tie between Djibouti and Swaziland in the second round of qualifying in November after the draw for the tournament was conducted in Russia on Saturday.

A win for Nigeria in the second round will see the Super Eagles progress to the third round which will consist of five groups of four teams each.

The five group winners automatically qualify for the 2018 World Cup and the NFF insists the three-time African champions will be among Africa’s five flag bearers in Russia.

“A World Cup without Nigeria is not complete and as a federation, we will do everything it takes to see that the Super Eagles qualify for the tournament,” NFF executive committee member, Barrister Chris Green said shortly after the draw.

He added that new coach, Sunday Oliseh will be given the “necessary support” to guide the Eagles to a place at the finals.

“We will continue to give the necessary support to (Sunday) Oliseh to enable him succeed.

“The Super Eagles owe Nigerians the obligation of playing well, winning matches and getting to play at every edition of the world cup.

“We want to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great force in international football again,” he said.

 

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