Dare to Peseiro: Build a strong and formidable Super Eagles
By George Aluo
Sports minister, Sunday Dare has tasked new Super Eagles manager, Peseiro to build a strong and formidable team.
Dare spoke today when the nation’s soccer governing body, NFF officially presented the Portuguese gaffer to him ahead of tomorrow’s Nations Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone.
Dare assured the coach that the new Eagles technical crew which he heads will enjoy the support of the Ministry through the NFF.
In the words of the minister… “For us as a ministry and the NFF, the message we want to pass emphatically to the new coach, is that this is the start of the rebuilding process. Nigeria is a football-loving nation, they love the Super Eagles and they love to win every game, even though it’s impossible. Whether it is friendly or a competitive game. Let there be consistency and discipline in our team, on and off the pitch, because it’s a critical criteria for success”
“Nigerians would want to see the hunger, aggressiveness, and the commitment in the team that you lead. If you lose, it should be done gallantly with a spirited fight. You must restore the confidence of Nigerians in the Super Eagles.”
The Minister went on to task the team to win their first game against Sierra Leone and follow it up with another result against Sao Tome and Principe, as the Eagles kick-start their journey to Cote D’Ivoire for AFCON 2023.
Nigeria will take on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Thursday, 9th June, before travelling to Marrakech to face Sao Tome and Principe on Tuesday, 13th June, 2022.
