Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has underscored the critical need for total focus and preparation as Nigeria gears up for the World Cup qualifiers. Aiyenugba emphasized that the real game begins the moment players enter camp—not on match day alone.
“There should not be a distraction once you step your foot inside the camp; the game starts there. It’s not just about the match day. The game begins in training, at your hotel, and even in your diet. You must carry that mentality all the way to the dressing room. Think of it as a do-or-die situation—you have to give everything, and I believe our boys can do it.”
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Aiyenugba’s call to action comes at a crucial time when the Super Eagles are under mounting pressure to reverse their fortunes in the qualifiers. By urging the team to maintain strict discipline in all aspects of their preparation—be it training sessions, hotel routines, or dietary habits—the former goalkeeper is reminding the players that every detail counts.
With the road to World Cup qualification fraught with challenges, Aiyenugba’s message serves as a potent reminder: success is built on relentless preparation and a unified, uncompromising focus on the task at hand. As Nigeria prepares for these must-win encounters, the hope is that this do-or-die mentality will galvanize the team and propel them to victory.
