Ahead of the Super Eagles Qatar 2022 World Cup play-offs clash against Ghana’s Black Stars in March, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has urged Nigerians to put the early exit of the Eagles from the AFCON in Cameroon behind them and back the squad to qualify for the Mundial.
“It is time we put the early exit from the AFCON behind us and stay focused on Nigeria qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. We cannot continue to talk about Eagles not going far in the tournament after showing so much promise at the group stage,” the NCAC DG, who also doubles as President, Nigeria Golf Federation, said.
He added, “The players need our support. They equally feel the weight of not going far in Cameroon, but we cannot be dwelling on the past now when we have a bigger task ahead of us. This is why Nigerians should rally round the Eagles with support and prayers.”
He commended the sports minister, Sunday Dare, and the Federal Government for the massive support they gave to the team.
The NCAC boss, who mobilised 10 million virtual supporters for the Eagles during the AFCON, said the Black Stars were beatable.
“The Black Stars we saw during the tournament in Cameroon look beatable if we do our homework well.”
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