Football icon, Kanu 'Papilo' Nwankwo has tipped the Nigerian Super Eagles team to surpass expectations at the upcoming World Cup in Russia.
The former Arsenal FC hit man who was recently in the news for recovering from the Police some amount said to have been stolen from his luggage en-route Russia (READ HERE) said;
“The FIFA World Cup is the greatest football tournament on the planet – every team dreams of being part of it and I am sure it will be a very special event in Russia,” Kanu was quoted as saying by the Mirror.
“Nigeria will be a big surprise, for sure. We have good young and talented players; they are hungry for victories and want to do well – for themselves and for the country.”
At the World Cup in Russia holding later this month, the Eagles will battle with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in Group D.
Quote: goal.com
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