Super Eagles Team B captain, Chima Akas has declared his readiness to
lead the country to success at the African Nations Championship in
Rwanda.
Akas who was named as captain of the Super Eagles side following Gbolahan Salami’s absence has promised not let the country down in Rwanda while admitting Salami would be missed.
“Gbolahan is the captain, but as he has opted out. I’m his assistant, so I need to carry on,” Akas said.
“He is my friend, we do everything together and I really miss him. But I have to carry on with the rest of the players.
“We have to work very hard in our preparation. And go to Rwanda and win the championship,” he concluded.
On Tuesday, Tunde Adeniji’s brace plus Ifeanyi Mustapha’s lone strike helped the team beat University of Pretoria football club in a friendly game.
Nigeria will open their campaign against Niger Republic on January 18 in Kigali, before facing Tunisia and Guinea in the preliminary stages.
The Super Eagles finished in third place at the 2014 tournament held in South Africa.
Akas who was named as captain of the Super Eagles side following Gbolahan Salami’s absence has promised not let the country down in Rwanda while admitting Salami would be missed.
“Gbolahan is the captain, but as he has opted out. I’m his assistant, so I need to carry on,” Akas said.
“He is my friend, we do everything together and I really miss him. But I have to carry on with the rest of the players.
“We have to work very hard in our preparation. And go to Rwanda and win the championship,” he concluded.
On Tuesday, Tunde Adeniji’s brace plus Ifeanyi Mustapha’s lone strike helped the team beat University of Pretoria football club in a friendly game.
Nigeria will open their campaign against Niger Republic on January 18 in Kigali, before facing Tunisia and Guinea in the preliminary stages.
The Super Eagles finished in third place at the 2014 tournament held in South Africa.
Source: Vanguardngr