2018 W/Cup: Okocha Hails NFF, Urges More Friendly Games

Nigerian veteran footballer Austin Jay Jay Okocha has lauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over its efforts to book a friendly match against Argentina ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup.

The former Super Eagles captain also urged the Nigerian football regulatory body to organise more grade A friendly matches for the national team.

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Okocha, who represented Nigeria at three World Cups in 1994, 1998 and 2002, said that playing teams like Argentina will further help improve the players’ mental strength, which in the long run helps them overcome complex problems when they feature in the big stage next year.

“NFF deserve lots of commendation for organising a friendly match with a top side like Argentina,” Okocha told Completesportsnigeria.com

“I believe it is a sign of great things to come as we prepare for the World Cup.

“It won’t be a bad idea if the NFF can get more of these friendly matches for the team because it will expose the areas where we need to improve upon.

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“We have a young side and playing against Argentina will help prepare them for the big stage in Russia next year.

Super Eagles will play Messi’s Argentina on November 14 in Krasnodar, Russia, while another friendly match with Serbia is also on the cards.

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