AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Will Miss Fans At Stadium – Osimhen

Ahead of the AFCON qualifier match-up between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Friday, the duo of Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo has assured the nation of a good game, but expressed disappointment that football fans would not be at the stadium to cheer them to victory.

In an interview with Super Eagles TV, Osimhen expressed his happiness for joining the squad.

“It’s really a good feeling to be back with the squad and I’m really happy and I think the squad is ready to go on Friday.”

The Napoli forward also stressed that he expects nothing but victory as the match will not be an easy one.

“Of course nothing but victory, but ti be realistic, the game will never be easy and we have to prepare well which we have been doing and it’s also good for me to be back in the squad and think we all are ready and we will give our all for this win.”

He expressed disappointment that fans would be barred from stadiums due the Covid-19 situation

“For me, it’s disappointing, but we understand the Covid situation, so it’s important for us. I think for them to support us from home and any where they are but for their presence not to be felt in the stadium, it’s disappointing, but we can understand the situation and it’s fine.”

When asked if we should expect goals from him, he said goals would come but the teams’ victory is what matters the most.

“For me, I think my goals will come obviously, but the teams victory comes first and before my personal ambitions. So I just want to help the team if I’m featured in this game and I’m looking forward to the game.”

On his part , Rangers of Scotland Midfielder Joe Aribo expressed happiness over the warm welcome he received from fans when he arrived and promised to rub off positive energy on the team.

“It was very overwhelming, I’m happy to see that the fans are here with us and they are supporting us, so it’s just a good feeling.
“I bring energy, I want to play fast and just make it hard for my opponent and win the game of course.”

When quizzed if his positive energy will translate to goals, he said:

“Hopefully by God’s grace, that’s the aim, I want to score goals every single game I play, but I want to just do all I can for the team to get results that we can get.”