Eagles’ll Qualify For 2013 AFCON-Maigari

From the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) came a solid vote of confidence over the weekend that the Super Eagles will qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals hosted by South Africa.

NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari agreed that though a win would have been better than the 2-2 draw garnered from Saturday’s Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia in Monrovia, the return leg at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on October 13 would settle all issues comfortably in Nigeria’s favour.

“The good thing is that the players and technical officials realize that was one match they should have won. I spoke with the head coach and the captain and they both feel confident about the return leg.

“For the Nigeria Football Federation, our duty is to provide every support for the team to ensure it qualifies for the African Cup of Nations, and we will do that.

“I wish  to use this opportunity to express heartfelt appreciation to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his very keen interest in the Super Eagles and other National Teams. The President was physically present at the team’s training session before the trip to Monrovia and expressed interest in being in South Africa for the Cup of Nations next year. The least the Eagles can do is work hard towards qualifying in order that our President can be at the finals,” said Maigari.