11th October, 2013
The national team, Super Eagles have been enjoined to ensure victory over the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia when both sides clash in their World Cup 2014 qualifier in Addis ababa on Sunday.
Leading telecommunications operator and National teams’ sponsor, Globacom advised the team to put in hundred percent performance in the encounter to ensure total victory. It is a must-win encounter and we believe the Eagles can make it,” Globacom said in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday.
The Ethiopians host the Eagles in Addis Ababa on Sunday and the Stephen Keshi-coached team know that a win will put the World Cup ticket beyond the Antelopes ahead of the second leg in Calabar on 16 November.
“We reckon that the Ethiopians have been talking tough on this encounter, but at the same time we wish to express our belief that the Eagles will rise to the big occasion and get the result in Addis Ababa,” the statement said.
“At this particular point, we do not expect that the Eagles will take anything for granted and specifically will play like the true African champion to overcome the Antelopes.
“The fact that most of the Eagles have reached their peak in the ongoing season suggests that Nigeria will triumph in the game and we align with the Eagles’ ambition to get Nigeria’s flag hoisted in Brazil next year.
Globacom therefore called on Nigerians to keep supporting the team with prayers as the team get set to conquer Ethiopia
Globacom is a major partner of the Nigeria Football Federation and official telecommunications sponsor of the national teams.