The Nigerian National team have undergone a series of challenges in the first half of the year. A Stephen Keshi led squad, who were eliminated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup by France, came back to face a ban from FIFA.
If that wasn’t enough, conflict arose among members of the NFF glass house in Abuja as the presidential seat became a hot one. There were divisions, mobilization of allies and confrontations followed suit. Then an accident that almost led to a catastrophe occurred, as fire engulfed the NFF headquarters in Abuja.
The AFCON 2015 Qualifiers drew closer and the NFF were yet to complete negotiations with national coach Stephen Keshi. The intervention of sports Minister Tammy Danagogo salvaged that situation.
With the absence of Enyeama, Yobo and others in the 23-man squad, the Super Eagles of Nigeria forged ahead and soon they gathered at Calabar to train and prepare themselves for tomorrow’s match with Congo and Wednesday’s game against South Africa.
As the FIFA ban looms again, the NFF has a deadline date of September 8 was issued to settle matters concerning it’s election.The tension in the air is heightened, as Monday draws closer.
Will Giwa revoke his position as the President?
Will FIFA ban Nigeria?
Nevertheless the Eagles are showing great strength towards tomorrow’s match and hope to get maximum points from the game.
2013, was the last time Nigeria lifted the AFCON Cup, and they are now showing ambition to lift it again.
Will the Super Eagles prevail in the 2015 AFCON?
The journey starts tomorrow.