03 December 2013

KESHI: We will set only realistic targets for World Cup

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has advised Nigerians to set realistic World Cup targets,as expectations continue to soar. The Nigerian Football Federation has set a semi-final target for Brazil 2014.
Many fans and football administrators alike have been rooting for the national team to go all the way to the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, with some even insisting the African champion can cause an upset by winning the competition. May be the target is too much for Keshi. Read more after the cut....


Keshi however told Sports radio Brila FM that given the strength of the order teams that have also qualified for the competition, it will be appropriate to set only realistic targets.
Keshi said: “We have to be realistic because there are no small teams among the 32 going to Brazil, any of the teams will be tough.

The Super Eagles coach further revealed that he is not looking to avoid any team in Friday’s draws, as he believes his team will excel with proper preparation.
“We have no preference of any of the countries to be our group. All we need do is to prepare well for every team and take the games one after the other.”

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