Mr Chris Green, the Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday assured Nigerians? that the Super Eagles would improve in future matches.
Green told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar, Cross River, that the competition for shirts amongst both the home and foreign-based players for the starting lineup for the encounter with Namibia was an indication that they were committed to the task ahead.
“Well, we will take it one after the other. We’ve seen these players, a few of them have played together from December till now and the new ones that are coming in are also trying to blend.
“I know that the more matches we play, the better for us. They are going to improve by every game, that’s one thing I know for sure.
“Here is a team that everybody is fighting for shirts. It’s not a situation, where one will say that a player is coming from Europe and you have to reserve this shirt for the player, no.
“If you are coming from Europe you have to fight for it. And if you come, you are not up to scratch, its either you sit on the bench or you not even fielded at all.
“And, that may be the end for you for now. So that, its equal chances for everybody.’’
Green said the Eagles were made comfortable by the government and people of Cross River, especially the fans, who he added, believed the team would score against Namibia.
He said the attitude of the team had changed as it showed determination to play and win for the country.
On Keshi, the chairman said it was too early to assess the coach, because the team was made up of predominantly new players who were yet to blend well.
“What I expect of Keshi is to hurry and ensure that we end experiments and get straight into business which I think is what he is gradually trying to do.
“But, I will still call on Nigerians to be very patient with him, because he knows where he is going; he knows what he is doing. We are also pleased with what he is doing. He is trying his best.”
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