22nd June, 2010
One thing that has been giving the Foreign Technical Adviser of Nigeriaâ€
The Swede has been telling his players to brace up for the war against the Koreans, saying that they must be ready to confront them strength with strength.
“I have told them everything they need to know about the Koreans and even showed them the video of our opponents. These people are fast on the counter and attack. There is no doubt that their pace is going to be our worry and challenge in todayâ€
“The match will be very tough because South Korea and Nigeria have equal chance to qualify to the Round of 16 and our opponents will put a lot of pressure on us because of the important of the game to them. They have won one match and they need to win this match. Itâ€
Captain of the Eagles, Nwankwo Kanu is also making a clarion call to his teammates, as he looks forward to taking part in the match.
He said: “We have to play the game of our lives. This is a must-win match as we donâ€
Striker Osaze Odemwingie told PM Sports that the die is cast and “we have no choice than to win the match at all costs. A lot of people have abused us, which we must correct and give Nigeria a different impression about us.â€
—Tunde Oyedele, /Durban, South Africa