By Adeboye Amosu:
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, has called on Nigerian fans to rally behind the team as they look to secure the maximum points in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya today (Saturday) at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Gernot Rohr’s men sit in third position in Group E with three points from their opening two games, and a win against the Mediterranean Knights could see them move to the top position in the table depending on the outcome of the group’s other games between South Africa and Seychelles.
Ogu further states that the team will go all out for a win the game taking into cognisance the importance of the game.
“We will fight for maximum points today. We know the importance of the game against the Libyans,” Ogu stated in a quote on the official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles.
“So, we urge our fans to come out and give us their support as we aim to win for them.”
The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations following their title winning campaign in South Africa 2013.