2018 FIFA WC: Don’t put Eagles under pressure, Okocha warns

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Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has warned Nigeria Football officials and fans not  to set unrealistic targets that will put the team under pressure at the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia.

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Okocha who was at three World Cup tournaments with the Super Eagles reason that the group D pairing was difficult and it would be a great achievement, if the Nigerian hopefuls advance to the knock out stage.

“It will be a huge achievement if you could get out of the group stage and after which anything can happen,” said Okocha.

“We should be careful not to set unrealistic targets for the team.”

Nigeria are drawn in the first round against Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

Okocha also told a special SuperSport TV programme that playing for Nigeria was the pinnacle of his career.

“It doesn’t get any better to play…



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