The Super Eagles will do “wonders” at the World Cup in Russia, according to NFF vice-president Seyi Akinwunmi.
Nigeria have thrice reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup and are drawn in a tough first round group that has Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.
Akinwunmi said in a radio interview monitored today the Eagles are a young and talented team who will surprise many at Russia 2018.
“They are young, talented and disciplined and with some luck they will do wonders in Russia and surprise skeptical Nigerians,” Akinwunmi declared.
“There will be 200 million Nigerian rooting for them to victory.
“As a true Nigerian, there is no fear.”
The NFF top official also said they have not set a target for the team at the World Cup.
Super Falcons stars land in Paris for France friendly
The Super Falcons Twitter account revealed that the players will later head to Le Mans, venue of the friendly, with the rest of the squad who are on their way from Nigeria.
“Our six Sweden-based players – captain Rita Chikwelu, Oshinachi Ohale, Ngozi Okobi, Faith Ikidi, Ogonna Chukwudi and Josephine Chukwunonye just landed in Paris, France. They will be joined by their mates from Abuja before heading to Le Mans today. #SoarSuperFalcons #FRANGA,” the Super Falcons tweeted on Wednesday afternoon.
The new arrivals brought the number of players currently in France for the game to nine following the arrival of Francisca Ordega, Courtney Dike and Desire Oparanozie on Tuesday.
Still expected in camp are Onyinyechukwu Okeke, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ugo Njoku, Esther Sunday, Anam Imo, Ngozi Ebere and UK-based Ini-Abasi Umotong as well as the home-based players.
The game is billed to hold at the Stade MMArena in the city of Le Mans, France on Friday.