Super Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has reacted swiftly to news making the rounds that Liberian President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has promised the Lone Star huge dollar rain if they can upset the form books by defeating Nigeria in Calabar, in the final round qualifier for the Nations Cup 2013.
Speaking in Abuja, during the weekly media parley, Keshi said it was good motivation for the Liberians, but said that the Super Eagles were already motivated enough by the football federation, the government and people of Nigeria to win the October 13 match.
“We sure need money for the players and officials but that is not the motivation now. The need to return to the Nations Cup is the driving force and the players are angry that they missed out the last time and want to prove that they have returned to be among Africa’s best. Money will surely come later”, he said.
He also said the team will be delighted to see President Goodluck Jonathan in Calabar for the game and that in itself will boost the team spirit against the Lone Star.
Keshi used the opportunity of the media chat to plead for support from the media, government and the Nigerian people generally as that will help team composure.
“In Calabar, even when we don’t score early they keep cheering, believing that the goals will come, same thing happens in Kaduna, we must tell Nigerians particularly the media to spread the news that we want that type of spirit not only to qualify but to do well at the Nations Cup.
The Super Eagles Sweat merchant also revealed that some players based in Europe have pleaded with him to arrive the country on Tuesday and he has granted their request.
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