In a desperate bid to ensure that the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have a good outing at the FIFA Nigeria 2009 U-17 World Cup, beginning this weekend, Chief Coach of the team, John Obuh and his assistants took the entire team for spiritual healing at the Synagogue, Church of All Nations.

The church, located at Ikotun, in Lagos, was the first port of call by the team when they arrived Lagos on Friday from their camping in Qatar.

At the Synagogue, Coach Obuh and his team met with the General Overseer of the Church, Prophet T.B. Joshua, whom they urged to help them in their plans to win the U-17 World Cup.

The Eaglets’ visit to Joshua may not be unconnected with the spiritual help enjoyed by the Black Satellites of Ghana, who won the just concluded FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.

P.M.Sports learnt that Obuh is used to seeking spiritual help from churches before going for football assignments, hence the visit of the Eaglets to the Synagogue.

Obuh believes that the accurate prediction of the cleric paved the way for Ghana to win the championship, and he thinks the man of God will help his team win the junior World Cup.

P.M.Sports exclusively gathered that two members of the Eaglets, Sani Shehu Emmanuel and Ogenyi Eddy Onazi, are also members of the Synagogue. Both players are Joshua’s aides in the church and play for My People Football Academy, an amateur club owned and sponsored by Prophet Joshua.

The duo facilitated the team’s smooth access to Joshua, who received and blessed them during their visit.

“It’s the right thing to do. Seeking God’s face, guidance and favour before the commencement of the World Cup is timely and I will join you in prayers to succeed in the World Cup.” The cleric told Obuh and the Eaglets.

Meanwhile, the Eaglets yesterday defeated Julius Berger of Lagos by a lone goal in their last tune up match at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere.

The goal was scored by Heartland’s Stanley Okoro. They will today storm Abuja to continue their preparation for the defence of the cadet World Cup on Saturday.

The PM news