Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has said that he expects tougher
opposition from Iran and Bosnia than Argentina in the first round of
Brazil 2014. He, however, said he is
confident the Super Eagles will
reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.
In an interview with MTNFootball.com, the Chelsea midfielder said, “it
is a good draw but not an easy one. All the teams at the World Cup have
same dream and that is to win. We will take all the games as they come
with all seriousness. We will go for victory in the opening game
against Iran because the first game is always very important in such a
competition. Then, we do so for the other games. I am sure we will
progress from the group.”
On the strength of the teams in the group, Mikel said “Argentina are
favourites but Iran and Bosnia may be tougher. We will face all of them
with the same seriousness and the zeal to win.”
He said he was full of expectations ahead of the Brazil 2014 World Cup,
having missed the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. “I missed the 2010
World Cup due to injury. I am looking forward to Brazil with great
expectation. It will be a great and fruitful tournament for us and
looking at our team right now, we are good enough to do well in Brazil.”
He said he was ready to help the Eagles do well at the tournament,
noting that “as a player, I want to do well and help my country do
well.’
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