FROM FCNAIJA.COM
Nigeria TEAM Captain Jon Obi Mikel on Saturday attributed the Nigeria U-23 victory over Japan in their first group match to the goodwill of Nigerians who were solidly behind the team and the grace of God.
Given their arrival to the venue a few hours before the game, many gave an outside chance of winning the match, the best they hoped on was a draw but Mikel inspired his mates to post a dramatic 5-4 win over the Japanese.
“We thank God and millions of Nigerians who stayed awake till late to cheer us. It was not an easy match, we are grateful for their goodwill and support that gave us victory, our focus is now on the next match against Sweden’’ said Mikel.
Nigeria will play Sweden on Sunday at 11pm at the 40, 549 capacity Arena da Amazonia, Manaus, the same stadium where they defeated Japan.
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