By Patrick Omorodion

Olympic gold medallist and president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Dr. Daniel Igali has affirmed his believe in the Super Eagles qualification for the 2017 Africa Nations Cup in Gabon.

Igali said that with what the team tutored by Samson Siasia played in  Kaduna, he was optimistic they can beat Egypt or at least hold them to a draw in Alexandria on Tuesday.

“I was disappointed yesterday after we allowed the Egyptian to equalise in a match we were supposed to win. Our boys just went to sleep and the Egyptians took advantage of it.

Just imagine a defender raising his hand to attract the referee’s attention. The time he used in raising his hands he could have closed up on the Egyptian who could have attempted to dribble him and allow the goalkeeper to come close.

They didn’t understand themselves well in the first half as they made faulty passes. In the second half they started playing very well. We now have a good team”he stressed.

He however, added that “with what the players displayed yesterday (Friday), I believe they can beat them or at least play a draw in Egypt. We have a team now, all they just need is concentrate, “ he surmised.

Meanwhile President General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr Rafiu Ladipo blamed Super Eagles defender for the Egyptian goal.

According to him, “our boys blundered. Oboabona shouldn’t have stood up after falling. He should have stayed put on the ground there and allow the referee call in the medicals and by that way allow the time to tick away, “ he said.  He added that “fair play is at the discretion of the referee and the players should have known that, “ stressing however that “ I am glad that we have a team now that can stand any opponent.”