Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has assured Nigerians that the team would come out victorious in the match against Nations Cup defending champions Chipolopolos of Zambia on Friday.
Speaking just hours after the team was forced to a draw by the Stallions of Burkina Faso in its opening match on Tuesday night, the Fenerbahce of Turkey signing confidently assured disappointed Nigerian football fans that the team would 'return to winning ways against Zambia.'
Yobo, who played poorly in the match against Burkina Faso, believes that the team has what it takes to get victory from the crucial encounter against the Zambians.
Yobo had before the clash against Burkina Faso, said he had faith in the team's ability to bring joy to Nigerian fans.
"I do believe in this squad. We do have a lot of young players, but also a lot of experience, so there is a good blend.
"Most of them are not inexperienced players, they have played qualifying games, and they are ready for it.
"Previous squads I have been in we have had more experience, but this squad has an abundance of talent.
"We did not qualify for the last Nations Cup, but this squad has been able to do it," the former Everton defender.
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