Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has insisted that the group is totally ready for his or her 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in opposition to Zimbabwe, whatever the financial incentives supplied to their opponents.
Forward of Tuesday’s conflict in Uyo, the Zimbabwean authorities has promised every participant a $150,000 (roughly N300 million) reward for a victory over Nigeria.
This transfer follows an identical incentive supplied earlier than their final match, which led to a 2-2 draw in opposition to Benin.
Regardless of the monetary motivation, Zimbabwe at the moment sit backside of Group C with simply three factors from 5 matches.
The Warriors touched down in Nigeria on Saturday morning as they put together for the essential encounter.
Troost-Ekong: Tremendous Eagles hungry, vastly motivated
Nevertheless, Troost-Ekong is unbothered by the incentives, emphasizing that the Tremendous Eagles’ major objective is securing qualification for the World Cup.
“I’ve full confidence is group and the group are assured within the coach.” Tremendous Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong speaks on the group’s mindset going into the sport in opposition to Rwanda within the pre-match presser.
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“We learn someplace that the Zimbabweans are being motivated to return to Uyo and get a end result,” stated Troost-Ekong.
“They need to overlook it. We’re vastly motivated by the ambition to play on the FIFA World Cup.
“Aside from myself and Alex (Iwobi) and maybe a few others who have been a part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, this era is hungry to play on the highest stage.
“We wish to make Nigeria proud and, on the identical time, do ourselves proud.” he added.
Nigeria head into the sport in robust kind after securing a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali final week.
That win helped the Tremendous Eagles climb from fifth to fourth in Group C, and one other victory on Tuesday will additional enhance their qualification hopes.
With Troost-Ekong main the cost, Nigeria can be aiming for all three factors on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as they proceed their push for a spot on the World Cup.
