Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has warned his team mates that Congo could be very dangerous on Saturday, saying the East Africans have nothing to lose against the African champions.
Nigeria welcomes the Red Devils to Calabar for the opening qualifying match of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, africanFootball.com reports.
In the last meeting between the two teams, the Congolese held Nigeria to a goalless draw at the 2000 AFCON co- hosted by Nigeria and Ghana.
And the Fenerbahce star has warned his team mates that desperation and arrogance cannot bring results especially when playing against a team like Congo and other Africa teams tagged as underdogs.
“Being the defending champions could make it tough for us and the Congolese have nothing to lose,” Emenike told africanFootball.com
“Maximum three points is important and that’s what we are looking forward to in Saturday’s game, but we should expect a tough test from Congo.”
He added: “Fans will be expecting a massacre, but we will be wrong if we think the Congolese will be an easy team to ride over.
“I believe we will win, but we must show humility and respect for our opponents. I understand from experience that desperation does not work for us.”
Emenike, for one, will hope to end his goal drought for the Super Eagles after he failed to score in four matches played by Nigeria at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
“Everybody in camp is ready, it’s a collective battle and it will be a victorious one for us by God’s grace,” he assured. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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