Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has spoken on Nigeria’s chances at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
According to the sports-loving governor, Nigeria has every reason to be optimistic that the team will do well in Russia.
Wike spoke during the Sun Newspaper World Cup Seminar in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
He said the Super Eagles has a good team with world class talents.
Governor Wike said, “We have every reason to be optimistic about the performance of the Super Eagles because they are a good team with World Class Stars and Talents.
“They performed excellently well during the qualifying rounds and they are also very well in the international friendly matches.
“But, there is also the need for us to be concerned because excelling at the World Cup competition is not about wishful thinking.
“We must ensure that our team is well resourced, well prepared and well motivated to fight for victory at the competition.
“On our part as State Government, we have not relented in our support for the national team.
“Apart from hosting a number of the team’s competitive and friendly international matches, we have also had cause to gladly defray winning bonuses owed to the team as part of our contributions to its progress.”
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