Russia 2018: Nigeria not afraid of anyone ―Echiejile

Super Eagles left wing back Elderson Echiejile says he trusts the quality in the current Eagles team ahead of the World cup draws on December 1.

The defender speaking on on Brila fm is optimistic the Gernot Rohr led side will be battle ready to face the best teams at biggest soccer showpiece in Russia.

“We are not afraid of anyone, any team”, we just want to keep our preparation in top form, play quality friendly games and we will be ready for anyone in our group,” former AS Monaco player said.

Echiejile, who has represented top European football clubs in France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and now Turkey said he’s not wary of facing any team at the World Cup, insisting that the Super Eagles will soar against any team drawn against them for the FIFA Mundial in Russia.

“This could be our time, Right now we have things going well with the team, so we are not afraid of anyone,” Echiejile said.

Elderson spoke further on the team’s motivation, by saying the stunning comeback win against Argentina is just a tip of what the Super Eagles will do at the World Cup’.

“The win is enough motivation for everyone in the team that we can actually dispose any team at the World Cup without fear or jittery”.

Echiejile sat out of the dead rubber world cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine and the friendly game against the Le Albiceleste of Argentina alongside other first-team regulars, Ogenyi Onazi, Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon and Victor Moses due to injuries.

The on-loan AS-Monaco man is however back to full fitness and was available for selection in Sivasspor last game against Fernabache in the Turkish Super Lig.