Super Eagles can match any opposition in Russia if… –Envoy

Ambassador Demenongu Agev is the leader of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Algeria. He was the man behind the scene, working out modalities which made the entire Nigerian delegation and Super Eagles’ team to settle and prosecute last 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Fennecs Foxes of Algeria in Constantine.

Ahead of draws for the mundial which took place on Friday, the experienced Enyoy reeled out his expectations from the country’s Senior Men team as they gradually get ready for the real deal in Russia.

Blueprint Sports Crew that was live at Constantine captured his views.
Hosting Super Eagles vs Algeria
It was very exciting preparing to host Nigeria delegation before, during and after their last qualifier game with Fennec Foxes of Algeria in Constantine. It’s a rare privilege, it could be once in life time opportunity for many People. There is no event without its challenges.

The major challenge was getting vital information concerning the delegation especially the arrival and composition, size of the team and officials and so but we later got along and tried to maintain communication at the point we initiated contacts.

Even we didn’t get information as early as we would have wanted; we tried to carry out anticipatory preparation after I got in-touch with my Colleague in Morocco which helped us to prepare for their arrival. The information I got, I shared with my Colleague in Russia.

Surviving the heat of picket World Cup ticket and ‘would-have-been’ Algeria harsh treatment against Super Eagles
Generally, Algerians have a lot of respect when it comes to soccer. One of the things I observed when I assumed duty is the excitement of the Algerians about our Super Eagles players. The Algerians like football a lot. And so, they call the names of the players from time to time. The recognition is there.

Even if we hadn’t qualified yet, the Super Teams would have been received very warmly here because Nigerian players have a lot of fans in Algeria. You know, the love for teams and Players varies from place to place, team to team.

It is expected that every country wants its team resented for the the world cup but if we hadn’t qualified or secured World Cup ticket yet before going to play Algeria senior National Men team in Constantine, the excitement would have been for them rallying round their team to win but at the same time I’m of the opinion that their wouldn’t have been any form of antagonism against us.

 

 

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