While the Super Eagles carries the hope, happiness and expectation of the entire Nigerians through the World Cup, the Boko Haram sect too has come out to say that the Eagles should lift the world cup for release of the Chibok girls.
Meanwhile, the Eagles draw their first match with Iran, which has given concern to every well meaning Nigerians, whether a football follower or fan, provided the fellow is of Nigerian origin.
The expectation of many Nigerians on the Eagles at the world cup is very high as so many had earlier predicted that this Brazil 2014 FIFA world cup will be the best world cup outing for Nigeria courtesy of Stephen Keshi and the youthful, skillful players Keshi parades in the Eagles world cup bound squad.
Sports minister, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has given a target for the Eagles to fulfilled, saying that the Eagles are bound to lift the world cup as according to him, the Ministry of Sports will do everything possible for the Eagles to have the best outing in the World Cup ever.
However, the Eagles will be filing out against the Bosnia national football team in the group F second game, expectations are high among Nigerians all over the world, while some are expecting the Eagles to surpass the record of USA 1994 World Cup squad. Some are of the opinion that the Eagles will end their play at the group stage. Like a twist of hope, the Boko Haram, who do not want any negotiation with the Federal government has offered to release the Chibok girls they abducted freedom, if the Super Eagles lift the 2014 Brazil FIFA world cup. A condition so tempting to Keshi and his lads.
Although, Keshi had said winning the world cup is possible, this is the time to prove it for the sake of the Chibok girls, if not for the general joy of all Nigerians.
As it is, the hope of the Chibok girls freedom has finally hang in the balance for the Eagles to end all the protests and harassments.
Nigerians and the Eagles need to pray and fast as they had never prayed before in their lives. God is watching as there is God. ###
