No need for too much talk – Mikel Obi

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Mikel Obi

Super Eagles’ captain Mikel Obi said on Wednesday that the Nigerian national team players have no need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia’s Chipolopolo.
Mikel Obi, said in Uyo at a reception held for the team by Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, that the players know what is at stake and ready to give their best.
Zambia last victory against Nigeria in a competitive football match at senior level was 32 years ago.
The two teams have played 18 matches in all, with the Eagles winning seven and Zambia winning five, with six draws.
This is only the second FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the two teams.
The first leg of the 2018 world cup qualifiers was won by the Eagles 2-1 in Ndola last year.

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