Mikel Expect Nigeria to Qualify from World Cup Group

Mikel Expect Nigeria to Qualify from World Cup Group

John Mikel Obi who would be making his debut at
the World Cup finals in Brazil has set the target of
reaching the knock-out stage for the Super Eagles.
The Chelsea midfielder given a freer, more attacking
role for his country has enjoyed a new lease of life
since Stephen Keshi took over the reigns of the
national team.
After a not too impressive season in England, the
27-year old is now targeting the biggest stage of
them all.
Mikel said: ”I missed the 2010 World Cup due to
injury. I am looking forward to Brazil with great
expectations.
“It will be a great and rewarding tournament for us.
Looking at our team right now we are good enough
to do well in Brazil.
The Eagles face Argentina, Bosnia and Iran in the
first round Group F and Mikel said he expected
Nigeria to reach the knock-out stage, as they did in
1994 and 1998.
He added: ”It is a good draw for us but not an easy
one. All the teams at the World Cup have the same
dream and that is to win.
“Argentina are the favourites in our group and to
even win the World Cup but Iran and Bosnia won’t
be pushovers.
“Argentina are a top side,but they have been lucky
to beat us three times at the World Cup. We will go
for them this time. This time around they won’t be
lucky, we are good to go.
“We will take all the games as they come with all
seriousness.”