Olajire told the News Agency of Nigeria that he expects the Super Eagles to excel in South Africa given the amount of time and effort spent in preparing the team for the tournament.
“The message is that, this championship, we have won it twice before, we are going for a third win,” Olajire said.
“The team has prepared very well. They have been re-building over the past 15 months, which has been done well by the coach, which every Nigerian supported.
“They should just support and pray for the team and we will believe that the team will go all the way,” he added.
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In a related development, executive committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Chris Green also disclosed that the Nigeria Football Federation and gone to great lengths to ensure the team is well motivated to excel at the tournament which kicks-off on the 19th of January in South Africa.
"As I speak to you, we have paid all camp allowances and other financial entitlements to all the players in Faro, Portugal.
"Morale has never been higher among the players and we are confident they will recompense our efforts with a good showing at the Afcon," he said.
Green further stressed that neither Stephen Keshi nor any other member of the technical crew was being owed a dime.
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When people like Ademola Olajire are like this in public, allegations of \"white powder\" arise. So why deny if a top official speaks while \"high\"?
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na wa oo 4 dis editor guy-self
KEEP CALM & SUPPORT #TEAM NIGERIA
Enough Said!
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For the players, The Satguru, divinely counselled them as follows: “Throughout the duration of the tournament, the players and their handlers must not smoke or drink any form of alcohol. They should stay away from women and the hotel where they are lodged should be a no-go area and hence out of bounds for all visitors.”
Satguru Maharaj Ji further explained that the whole idea is to ensure that all the energies of Nigeria’s ambassadors to the tournament are channelled in one direction throughout the tournament, because in such a state or purity of the body, mind and soul, the grace of the Chukwujekukuku power of Maharaj Ji, will touch the team to run at the speed of light, faster than any team in the world.
The Satguru went further to urge Nigerians to feel happy and be merry while the song on the lips of all Nigerians during each encounter should be “Show Your wonders (3 times); Maharaj Ji, You are the One.” We have given them a minimum of 3 goals for each match. In case of any difficulties during the match, the song should be changed to “Baba Do Am For Us.”
The love is there! The grace is there!! Congratulations to Nigeria and Nigerians on your anticipated victory!!!