Maigari, Green: Eagles Will Whip Harambee In Nairobi

NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari and Chairman Technical Committee of the federation, Christopher Green, say they have confidence that the Super Eagles will overhaul Kenya in the return of the World Cup qualifier in June in Nairobi.

Maigari, who spoke immediately after the game in Calabar said it was a difficult game because the Kenyans came with a match plan to frustrate the African champions but were overwhelmed by the character of the Nigerian side.

Miagari assured that the team would be better prepared for the return leg in Nairobi and urged Nigerians to be always supportive of the team through thick and thin.

Green on his part said the some of the players who did not put in their best should by now know what it takes to play for the Super Eagles because the team is not ready to relinquish the crown in the nearest future. “

On his part, Head Coach Stephen Keshi, said the draw was a wake-up call to the players and his technical crew.

While addressing the players and officials immediately after the encounter, Keshi said he was impressed by the players’ output but noted that the Kenyans came with a match plan to frustrate the Eagles.

The former Togo and Mali Coach congratulated the players for the resolute desire not to loose the game in Calabar and called for more Kenya.