Former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin Okocha says Nigerians should set a target of qualifying from the group stage for the Super Eagles rather than expecting too much from the team.
The midfield maestro who was a guest in a radio programme monitored in Lagos on Thursday noted that the current Super Eagles squad do not have too much experience going to the World Cup.
He said: “Most of them are going there for the first time. They should enjoy the moment and put up their best performance”
“Experience is the best teacher and I believe that we should not expect too much from the team in Russia. We should set a realistic target for them. First, qualify from the group. Then, can they take it on from there”
“It is possible that they may not have the opportunity to play at the World Cup again after this, so they should try to make a good use of it,” he added.
The Eagles recent performance in their pre-World Cup friendlies has ignited fresh questions about their ability to progress in a group where they are the least ranked team.
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