Some members of the senior national team have been speaking ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw billed for the famous Gaza Pyramids this evening in Egypt from 7pm.
They have promised to take their chances regardless of their group opponents.
“Just as I’m eager to feature for my country at the tournament so are my teammates as well .
“We have a team that can compete with best on the continent, so we just pray and hope for a good draw like every other team will do.” said John Ogu.
On the part of China based attacker, Odion Ighalo, he said no team should be underrated.
“There is no easy draw, we just have to be prepared to face anyone and take each game as it comes, but we remain hopeful,” said Ighalo who finished as top scorer during the Afcon qualifiers.
Super Eagles right-back, Abdullahi Shehu, says the team is not scared of any team.
“We are looking forward to the draw. Don’t forget we are Nigeria. We are ready for any opponents, so let’s see what will happen,” he said.
Based on the qualifying procedure, Nigeria will avoid Cameroon, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco and the host nation in the first round as the six countries have been seeded in pot one as a result of their positions on the latest FIFA rankings.
Nigeria topped Group E with 13 points to qualify for the tournament having missed the last two previous editions. .