14 December 2013

WORLD CUP: John Mikel Obi worried over Iran & Bosnia

Nigeria and Chelsea star, John Mikel Obi said he expects tough opposition from Iran and Bosnia than Argentina in the first round of Brazil 2014, though he is confident the Super Eagles will reach the knockout stage of the World Cup next year. Read more after the cut.....

“It is a good draw but not an easy one. All the teams at the World Cup have same dream and that is to win. We will take all the games as they come with all seriousness. We will go for victory in the opening game against Iran, first game is always very important in such a competition. Then, we do so for the other games. I am sure we will progress from the group.”

Though, he admitted that Argentina are favourites, but he pointed out that Iran and Bosnia might be tougher. “We will face all of them with seriousness and the zeal to win. Yes, I missed the 2010 World Cup due to injury. I am looking forward to Brazil with great expectation. It will be a great and fruitful tournament for us, looking at our team right now we are good enough to do well in Brazil.”

On his expectations for the World Cup, he said: “I want my nation to do well as a team and I also want to do well as a player to help my country do well. We did our best at Confederations Cup, but the World Cup is a different tournament. We want to go back there and finish the business in Brazil.”


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