The appearing general-secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme is staying upbeat concerning the possibilities of the Super Sand Eagles qualifying for this yr’s Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, primarily based on what he known as their ‘drawn match’ in Kaduna.
Sports247 stories that, following acknowledgement by the match referee from Morocco that taking part in additional time and penalties after the 3-3 finish to the sport’s regular regulation minutes was an error, Ikpeme enthused that the Nigerian squad will choose the ticket in Ghana.
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The NFF’s appearing scribe burdened that, opposite to preliminary stories, either side are heading into the reverse fixture on stage phrases, therefore his verdict that the Super Sand Eagles will overcome all odds in Ghana and push the Black Sharks apart in an effort to safe a spot on the 2026 BSAFCON.
Ikpeme conceded that seaside soccer is hard to prosecute and nonetheless alien to Nigeria on a aggressive stage, however promised to personally put in all effort throughout his tenure in an effort to give the nation one thing to cherish from the sport performed on sand.
He emphasised that, with Saturday’s sport at Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna having resulted in a 3-3 draw, there was nonetheless hope of the Super Sand Eagles securing a spot on the continental championship billed for subsequent month in Dakar, Senegal.
“Fortunately, it was a drawn match. We are going there on a clear slate. I’ve spoken to the gamers, and so they have given me their phrase that after they go to Ghana, they may do this which no one expects. The preventing spirit, dedication will probably be there.
“I have absolute confidence in these players. If they go there and show up with the right verve, vivacity and enthusiasm, there is no way we won’t qualify for the Beach Soccer AFCON. I am positive that they will turn around the table,” Ikpeme affirmed.
Sports247 stories additional that Ikpeme additionally recalled how Mauritania stopped Nigeria from making it to the final BSAFCON after defeating the Sand Eagles in the course of the first leg in Kaduna, however submitted that final Saturday’s draw brings hope of a unique consequence this weekend in Ghana.
