Stephen Keshi: I have told my players to play the African way when we meet Congo

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Stephen Keshi: I have told my players to play the African way when we meet Congo

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi is set to adopt a more practical ‘African’ style in order to beat Congo in this weekend’s crucial 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Pointe Noire.

The Super Eagles need to win by at least two goals in order to keep alive hopes of defending their title at next year’s Afcon, before their final game against South Africa in Uyo.

Keshi has urged his foreign-based players to drop their fancy European guile and play the hard African way to be able to outwit their opponents in order to avenge September’s 3-2 defeat in Calabar.

Keshi said that it is the only way the Super Eagles can beat the Red Devils on their ground.
“I have told my players to play the African way when we meet Congo Brazzaville on Saturday.

We need to play hard to get the result we crave for and we should drop the European style or method and play the African way,” Keshi disclosed.

The trainer also expressed confidence in the ability of his players to weather the storm in Congo while declaring that the spirit was high in the camp which points to victory for the Nigerian team.
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“My players have really stepped up the gear and the spirit in camp is very high. The boys have been showing the hunger and urge to get victory against Congo and by the grace of God we will get victory.

Nigerians should also rally round this team and support the team with prayers and we will come back with victory,” Keshi stated.
Congo lost 2-0 to South Africa in their last game at home and would be keen to stop the Eagles from conquering them as well.
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South Africa lead Group A with eight points followed by Congo and Nigeria with seven and four points respectively.
Sudan are rooted bottom with three points out of four matches.

SOURCE: http://loadedpals.com/stephen-keshi-told-players-play-african-way-meet-congo/