Nigeria, Greece set for 2010 World Cup exit

Nigeria and Greece go into their match Thursday knowing that defeat in Bloemfontein will almost certainly spell the end of their World Cup dreams after damaging opening defeats.

The Super Eagles went down 1-0 to Argentina in their Group B clash on Saturday with Greece crashing 2-0 to South Korea the same day, leaving both in desperate need of points to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Wolfsburg forward Obafemi Martins, a second-half substitute, said a win at the Free State stadium was vital for Nigeria, who created a host of chances against Argentina but failed to convert them into goals.

“The match against Greece is so important now because we simply have to pick up three points. We?re still in with a good chance,” he said.

Coach Lars Lagerback remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances despite a miserable run. Since their last win in a World Cup finals at France 1998 they have gone six matches without a win – including five defeats.

“I know that my Super Eagles players will handle this situation very well so from my point of view I am very positive going into the next game. It doesn’t matter if Greece had lost or won,” he said.  Read More: http://africannewslive.com/?p=6012

Posted: at 16-06-2010 10:07 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming

God will give us luck and defend us and make us have more goals.amen.

Posted: at 17-06-2010 11:29 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie

greece don whip us na........

Posted: at 17-06-2010 04:50 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming