World Cup Qualifier :Eagles Must Fight With Passion - Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the CAF Executive Committee, Mr. Amaju Pinnick says the Super Eagles of Nigeria must fight  and play with passion in Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Lions of Cameroon in Uyo.

Pinnick, who is also a Member of the Organizing Committee for FIFA Competitions, told newsmen in Uyo that the much –respect Nigerian spirit that conquers so many adversities will see the three –time African champions through, urging the Eagles to approach the game with a never-say-die mentality at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has already announced that former junior international Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who penultimate weekend captained the Nigerian team to qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship, will start in goal.

Two other former junior internationals Dele Ajiboye and Dele Alampasu are also available in the goalkeeping department.

Germany -based Leon Balogun, who also missed the clash with South Africa, returns and is likely to pair Olympic bronze medallist William Ekong in central defence .

Another Olympic bronze medallist Abdullahi Shehu, as well as Elderson Echiejile, Tyronne Ebuehi, Uche Agbo and Chidozie Awaziem also available for Rohr in the defence line

 The indomitable Lions are four points behind Nigeria in second place and a convincing win in Uyo tomorrow will brighten Nigeria's chances in of qualifying for the world cup

Friday’s match will kick off at 5pm while  Both teams clash again at the Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde on Monday by 6pm.