Nigeria international Paul Onobi reveals that the Super Eagles will not underestimate Swaziland in Friday 2018 Fifa World Cup second round, first leg qualifier.
Harris Bulunga’s men dispatched Djibouti 8-1 on aggregate in the first round and would be aiming to upstage the three-time African champions to stand a chance of reaching their first World Cup in Russia.
Though Sunday Oliseh’s men are ahead of the hosts on the Fifa global rankings, the Super Eagles are being tipped for a win but Sunshine Stars's Onobi feels it won’t be a walk in the park.
"It is not going to be an easy game and we will certainly not take Swaziland for granted," Onobi told Goal.
"They are going to come full of confidence from their performance in the first round and besides they will have the support of their home fans.
"They are going to come full of confidence from their performance in the first round and besides they will have the support of their home fans.
“Also, we will play them with respect too because they worked hard to reach this stage.
“Every team wants to play at the World Cup and our is not an exception. The players are good to go and coach Oliseh has sounded it clear to us the importance of getting an away win because it will make the second leg a mere formality,” he concluded.
The game billed for the Somhlolo National Stadium kicks off 7pm Nigeria time.
Swaziland are ranked 130th by Fifa while the Super Eagles are ranked 59th.
Source: goal.com
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