{"id":24650,"date":"2018-06-27T07:04:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T06:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=24650"},"modified":"2018-06-27T07:04:36","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T06:04:36","slug":"victory-could-be-soothing-balm-to-nigerias-many-woes-odegbami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/victory-could-be-soothing-balm-to-nigerias-many-woes-odegbami\/","title":{"rendered":"Victory Could Be Soothing Balm To Nigeria\u2019s Many Woes-Odegbami"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Green Eagles\u2019 star, Chief Segun Odegbami MON who visited the Super Eagles before their game against Argentina in Russia had believed a win could a balm to the woes of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Odegbami was in Russia to cheer the Super Eagles before their last match on the invitation of the Nigeria Football Federation..<\/p>\n<p>Full of hope before the eventual loss, Odegbami, monitored via Complete Sports, a Nigerian \u00a0authoritative sports journal, told the Eagles in their hotel that he was humbled to share a few words with them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, I was at the Super Eagles\u2019 hotel in St. Petersburg at the invitation of the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.\u00a0 I was humbled by the opportunity to share a few minutes again with the team on the eve of another great encounter here at the World Cup. It was an experience I will never forget,\u201d he told Complete Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Odegbami, a member of the victorious Green Eagles that won the African Nations Cup in 1980 added that \u201cI am looking back at history to find out a more challenging match than this one. The expectations are extremely high.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking back at the problems they left at home, Odegbami had thought a victory could be a soothing balm to Nigeria\u2019s many woes. \u201cA victory will be an additional soothing balm to the unprecedented pain, suffering and uncertainties in our country \u2013 senseless killings, extreme poverty, ugly politics, a wasting and idle generation of youths, in a country so endowed with resources and talent that could make Nigeria one of the greatest countries in the world if only we take lessons from the example being innocently and simply set by the Super Eagles here in Russia before a global audience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told the players that they carry a huge responsibility on their shoulders that is hardly recognised beyond the demand for them to win a match. This responsibility could become a burden if not handled correctly and converted into positive energy, determination, patriotism, the will to win, discipline, fighting spirit, driven by the kind of spirit that has made Nigerians the most passionate football followers in the World today,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He had thought winning the match against Argentina would have made a difference for the simple reason that it would have served as a reminder that together as a people, united behind a common cause that keeps religion, tribal considerations, status and other divisions aside, Nigeria can become the greatest black\u00a0 country in the world within a short time.<\/p>\n<p>He realized that, \u201cThe Eagles are Nigeria\u2019s greatest ambassadors of the possibilities\u00a0of the country \u2013 Mikel, Moses, Musa, Omeruo, Balogun, and the other great heroes. I went there to thank them for what they have done so far, and then to challenge them to do more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><div data-ad-id=\"32665\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_ad_image afw_ad afwadid-32665  \">\r\n                                                            <div style=\"font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;\">Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessbankplc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"auto\" max-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Banner-1.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n                                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhatever happens Nigerians love them and appreciate the country\u2019s cross that they carry into the\u00a0battle. It will not be easy but it can and will be done!<\/p>\n<p>These were the thoughts I shared with the players and\u00a0 I could not believe the fire in their eyes. They were cool and supremely determined and confident to give their best performance so far. Pray for them please so that the elements conspire with us and give us sweet victory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Though the victory never came, the Eagles are still super and would remain Nigeria\u2019s greatest assets and agents of unity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before the match against Argentina on Tuesday, some major roads in Lagos metropolis were jammed as people raced to different centres to watch the match. Other roads were however emptied shortly after kick-off signifying the massive support for the team with about the most beautiful attire in Russia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The game ended 2-1 against Nigeria but the Eagles remain super as Nigeria\u2019s agent of unity<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Green Eagles\u2019 star, Chief Segun Odegbami MON who visited the Super Eagles before their game against Argentina in Russia had believed a win could a balm to the woes of the nation. Odegbami was in Russia to cheer the Super Eagles before their last match on the invitation of the Nigeria Football Federation.. 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