Eagles wont fail in Addis-Solomon Kwambe

Super Eagles defender, Solomon Kwambe has assured the side will not disappoint against the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia on Sunday.

The African champions will confront the Ethiopians in the first fixture of the two-legged African World Cup play-offs at the Addis Ababa National Stadium.

Kwambe said victory is already assured in the crucial game given the winning aura his teammates are bringing into the match as shown in their smiles upon arrival at the camp.


"The mood in camp and among the players is charged with anticipation of resounding victory against the Walya Antelopes in Sunday's duel in Addis Ababa.

"There is no iota of panic among the players in camp as the new arrivals wore broad smiles.
"Victory is written on everybody's faces, all the players are smiling indicating that fortune will smile at us on Sunday.

"I don't think there is any cause for alarm, we just need the support and prayers of every Nigerians to further soften the challenge.

"It won't be an easy game, it's a match one can't predict straight-forward the outcome as the Ethiopians are surely preparing and want to win the duel as well as ourselves.

"I've heard a lot about the harsh weather over there in Ethiopia but that's nothing compared with the winning mentality right now among the players.

"Twice of the anticipated harsh weather nor the Ethiopians won't stop us from winning the match right there in Addis Ababa.

"We're the African champions and we must demonstrate the stuff that made us African kings in whatever and wherever we see ourselves, we'll surely triumph against the Ethiopians," said the Sunshine Stars strongman to supersport.com.

The reverse fixture of the two-legged World Cup play-offs will hold on November 16 at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Nigeria, the winners will automatically qualify for the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil.