The Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare, has admonished new coach of the Super Eagles to ensure that the team displays fighting spirit in all games.
“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 said.
The Portuguese gaffer was officially received at the Minister’s Conference Room by the minister, Sunday Dare on Wednesday, who promised the coach of the full support of the Ministry and NFF during his tenure.
Sunday Dare said “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”
Nigeria will take on Sierra Leone at the MKO Stadium, Abuja on Thursday, 9th June, and then travel to to face São Tomé and Príncipe on Tuesday, 13th June, 2022, which the minister has charged the team to go ahead and win both games which are the first of six for the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
