AFCON Qualifier: From ‘Zero Expectations’ To ‘They Will Win’ Nigerians Predict Outcome Of Super Eagles Vs Leone Stars
Ahead of the crucial match between the Nigerian Super Eagles and their fellow West African counterpart, the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in an AFCON group L qualifier today at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown, a cross section of Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings about the possible outcome of the game today.
After a disappointing performance by the Eagles last Friday, which gave away a four-goal lead in the first leg at home to end with 4-4, some Nigerians are understandably pessimistic about today.
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A section of the fans are optimistic however that the super eagles can still muster surprises in faraway Sierra Leone.
THE WHISTLER spoke to football fans on what would be the outcome of today’s match.
Anyanacho Elizabeth, a Nigerian Taekwondo National Champion and a continental medalist, said if the Super eagles wake up mentally, then have chances of winning the game.
Anyanacho Elizabeth
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“well I think if they wake up mentally, then Nigeria should win the match, judging from the first half of their last game, they did well so I think we should look at why we shared the points at home and make amends.”
Abel Nnamdi:
Abel Nnamdi
“Super Eagles will win or draw”
Onyinyechi Daniella Nwachukwu:
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Onyinyechi Daniella Nwachukwu
” Well, as a Nigerian now, I am not expecting anything good. If they can try and hold a 1-0, it will be fine.”
Uchenna Okoro:
Uchenna Okoro
” They’ll will but with a low margin.”
Walter John:
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John Walter
” I hope they win by a 2-1 goal margin.”
Ikechukwu Ani:
Ikechukwu Ani
” Nigeria will win.”
Prince Obinna:
Prince Obinna
“I think they will win 1-0, I feel they will defend most of the game and just hit one goal.”
Lilian Onuoha Chinemerem:
Lilian Onuoha Chinemerem
”I think Nigeria is going to win, since it was a draw the last time, the two countries will make sure they win this time around. Its either going to be a draw or one of the countries will win. I am a Nigerian, so I’m betting on Nigeria to win.”
Others are indifferent and expect nothing extraordinary from the team.
Ichie Holysauce God’spromise:
Ichie Holysauce God’spromise
” I have no expectations from the super eagles whatsoever.”
Okeke Godwin:
Okeke Godwin
” A light reaction to the mess they made, I’m not sure they will win.”
Mr Omotayo Olu:
” Zero expectation.”
Okolieugo Mirabel:
Okolieugo Mirabel
” I wish them luck, I’m not expecting anything from them, life is hard enough.”
The Super Eagles will this evening trade tackles with Sierra Leone to stay top of the group
