Former Arsenal and Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu
spoke exclusively to Goal about Nigerian football
and the future of the game in Africa
By Lunga Ntuli
Aug 15, 2013 1:32:00 PM
Goal: How highly do you
rate the current Nigeria
squad?
Kanu: We have a good
squad that is competent
enough to take us to the
World Cup and make us shine on the world map.
Goal: What is your take on the coach Stephen
Keshi?
Kanu: When he came in to the squad many people
were very negative about him but he has proved
that he is the best coach we ever had. He is a
great guy and what is important is that he knows
what he is doing with the players, as he is a former
player as well.
Goal: How do you think he is coping with being a
local coach, compared to Europeans who normally
coach Africa's top nations?
Kanu: Fortunately, the players love and respect him
a lot. As you know that he is a straight talker so
the players know what is expected from them.
Kanu watches the Super Eagles
Goal: Speaking about players respecting him, it
seems like Nigeria are trying out many new faces,
and how are they shaping the squad going ahead?
Kanu: We want players that are hungry for success
and players who will play for the country with pride
and dignity. That is the main reason we have such
a squad. Although we can still have experienced
players, nobody owns a space, they all need to
work hard.
Goal: What is your expectation for Nigeria's
upcoming match against Malawi and qualifying for
the World Cup?
Kanu: We are definitely going to the World Cup next
year, and we want to win the Cup for Africa. About
the Malawi match - we are ready for it and we will
do our best.
Goal: Most critics argue that the current Nigeria
team is not as good as your generation. Yet, they
won the 2013 Afcon. What do you think has
brought back the passion in the squad?
Kanu: We have a great coaching team behind them.
And, that is what makes us the best in Africa.

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Kanuuuuuuuuuu.

Nigerian legend.

If he says so, then we better take them seriously.

Ha ha ha

Can we qualify first!

Honestly I dont see Nigeria winning the 2014 World Cup. I dont know about 2018! but 2014 No Chance!!!

Kanu is just yarning hot air!!!!

omar22: Ha ha ha

Can we qualify first!

Honestly I dont see Nigeria winning the 2014 World Cup. I dont know about 2018! but 2014 No Chance!!!

Kanu is just yarning hot air!!!!

I know Nigeria will do well in the coming world cup. I really believe it. I don't see them winning yet but they could reach 2nd, 3rd or 4th place. HOWEVER, come 2018 when our young players are fully matured... we will do damage in the World cup 2018.
The 2 teams i'm supporting is Nigeria and Beligum (they also have young players who are yet to fully mature)

Lets qualify first