NIGERIA’S data masters and major sponsor of the country’s national teams, Globacom has said that the Super Eagles’ win over Luxembourg on Tuesday was a good stimulant that will energise the team as they prepare for the qualifying matches of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Super Eagles defeated the Red Lions on their home turf, the Stade Josy Barthel, in Luxembourg City.
Globacom in a statement released in Lagos tasked the Super Eagles to build on their current form after winning their second straight game in international friendlies played in Europe in less than one week.
Both international friendlies are tune-ups aimed at preparing the three-time African champions for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers which will begin in October.
The statement from Globacom commended the team for reviving the faith of Nigerians in the Super Eagles. “Now, we have further assurance that the Super Eagles, our precious National Team, can fly again…” the statement said.
According to Globacom, the team showed resourcefulness, taking their chances and making use of the opportunity of the friendly to test their skills and technical capacity. The firm also congratulated the interim handler of the team, Salisu Yusuf, for a job well done, and encouraged the team to learn from the friendly matches and correct its weakness.