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| Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by iSpread(m): 10:00am On May 27, 2018 |
The Super Eagles are the least ranked side in their group and the 31-year-old believes it will only reduce the pressure on the squad Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has said that the team is 'more than happy' with their status as 'underdogs' going into the 2018 World Cup in Russia. According to the Fifa Ranking, the Super Eagles are ranked 47th in the World and have been zoned in Group D along with fifth-placed Argentina, and Iceland, currently occupying the 18th spot. However, the Tianjin Teda midfielder is unperturbed with the standings as he believes that the squad can spring up surprises in Russia just as they did by qualifying for the global tournament. "Honestly, people didn't expect us to qualify but we are off to Russia and now it's all about the rankings," Mikel told BBC Sport. "When you look at the group I'd say we are more than happy for people to write us off and very happy to be the underdogs. "It takes the pressure off the shoulders of our young squad and we can go about our World Cup with humility, which is perfectly fine. "Football is played on the pitch and not by rankings or permutations. "We've got a blend of experience and a young squad playing without fear but with passion, which is good for us on the road to Russia." On Monday, the three-time African champions lock horns with DR Congo before they confront England on June 2 and Czech Republic four days later. "We have friendlies against DR Congo, England and Czech Republic that will help us finalise our World Cup preparations,” he continued. "From the first game at the World Cup our target would be to keep progressing as a team and take it from there." Nigeria open their World Cup campaign on June 16 with a tie against Croatia.
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| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by African101(m): 10:06am On May 27, 2018 |
We'll surely bring the cup home |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by Siki355(m): 10:08am On May 27, 2018 |
the legend/captain has spoken.. |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by Tolexander: 10:22am On May 27, 2018 |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by muhammed50(m): 10:26am On May 27, 2018 |
Kidding right  Going through World Cup with Humility?? With Argentina?? |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by CAPSLOCKED: 10:29am On May 27, 2018 |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by Tolexander: 10:33am On May 27, 2018 |
CAPSLOCKED:hnmmm. 3year ban? When was that o? I'd finished my 5months ban since March 3. |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by CAPSLOCKED: 10:36am On May 27, 2018 |
Tolexander:EXACTLY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! WELCOME BACK FROM JAIL.  |
| Re: Nigeria 'more Than Happy With Underdog Tag' At World Cup – Mikel Obi by African101(m): 12:08pm On May 27, 2018 |
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