Kanu: ‘It’s World Cup or Final!’

[Bobo Dan]

Kanu: ‘It’s World Cup or Final!’

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Nigeria skipper Nwankwo Kanu has re-stated his belief that the Super Eagles could soar all the way at next month’s World Cup in South Africa.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have already set a semi-final target for the Eagles in South Africa, but Kanu, who is on the verge of his third World Cup, has predicted Nigeria could even go all the way and win the tournament.

“Yes, this is a big opportunity for an African team especially as the tournament is being played in Africa. It is a chance for an African team to make a big impact – either to win the World Cup or at least get to the final,” Kanu said on a BBC TV interview programme, Extra Time.

“Nigeria will be one of the strongest African teams at the World Cup. On a good day, we can beat any team, be it Brazil or Argentina.

“We only have to have the belief and be positive. We don’t go down to anybody because we have to show the world we’re good especially on a big stage like the World Cup.”

He added: “In Nigeria, we can die because of football. Four years ago, we did not make it to the World Cup, but luckily we will be in South Africa.

“We want to come out with something everybody can be proud of.”

Kanu made history when he led Nigeria to become the first African team to win Olympic soccer gold in 1996, beating Brazil and Argentina on the way.

Nigeria are drawn in a first round group that includes Argentina, Greece and South Korea and Kanu warned that there will be surprises.

“There will be surprises at this World Cup and it won’t be advisable for anybody to underrate any team,” said Kanu.

“Argentina are a big football country, but all the same, we won’t go into this match just to go and pick balls. It will be an interesting game and the result of this game could determine this group.

“It’s important to win our first game and from there, we can move forward.”

Nigeria will begin training camp in England on Friday after a Presidential reception in Abuja the previous day.

[WINNERMAN]

Fighting words, l love it !!! Now, go and do the work.

[sabb]

wishin dem all d best

[realtrouble]

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

[Tbite]

Even King Kanu gets a bit high from time to time..nothing wrong with that..it is common in sporting circles..just ask Phelps

[Gooner1]

Even King Kanu gets a bit high from time to time..nothing wrong with that..it is common in sporting circles..just ask Phelps

[nanijoe]

Without self-belief , all the preparation in the world will get you nowhere.

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

[Robbynice]

Without self-belief , all the preparation in the world will get you nowhere.

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

KPOM!

[Gooner1]

Without self-belief , all the preparation in the world will get you nowhere.

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

Self belief is just a couple of notches up on 'luck'.

Good preparation is the foundation to success, self belief and luck follows after

[Scipio Africanus]

This is one of the reasons why we need Kanu in the team. He has stared down Brazil and Argentina, and beaten them silly in the space of a few days, kicking and screaming. No shaking, Argentina go hear wien!

[vancity eagle]

KANU MUST GO TO THE WC. HE WILL BE VERY INSPIRATIONAL, WE SHOULD DROP THE USELESS AND FAT YAKUBU, OR UCHE IF HE IS NOT FIT.

[balo]

Without self-belief , all the preparation in the world will get you nowhere.

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

KPOM!

I know u are not Kpoming that. How can Nigeria soar all the way to the final when Amodu is not the coach?

Having said that, I think Kanu is high from smoking mat strands. Soar ko, flight ni.

[NationsCup]

i've stopped listening to the hypes from our players since Ghana2008 Nations Cup.

[Ekorian]

While other countries are preparing by scouting their opponents and organizing friendlies, we are here KPOMING a fighting word from a player that may not feature for more 30 minutes in the whole tournament. If fighting words win tournaments, England should have won the last three world cups. And talking about Nigeria winning the cup, some of you guys are more delusional than I thought.

[kash n' karry]

Without self-belief , all the preparation in the world will get you nowhere.

That's what I want to hear, fighting word. Forget about preparation or organisation we ge defect them with our mouth and yanga.

KPOM!

Still can't resist those man crush on Kanu, Robby

[GUEST]

While other countries are preparing by scouting their opponents and organizing friendlies, we are here KPOMING a fighting word from a player that may not feature for more 30 minutes in the whole tournament. If fighting words win tournaments, England should have won the last three world cups. And talking about Nigeria winning the cup, some of you guys are more delusional than I thought.

You dey mind them..

Non Playing Captaing Yawning Opak as Usual..

[Obong]

We seem to forget the legendary luck of our new President.In just a few weeks as the Oga,we win the WAFU Cup after more than a decade.Having been properly sworn in,watch his luck rub off on the Super Eagles.SUPER EAGLES CARRY GO!

[Man Ataye]

ye ye small pikin..u tink say dis wan na canta ball(table soccer)..I beg its confido..I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even King Kanu gets a bit high from time to time..nothing wrong with that..it is common in sporting circles..just ask Phelps

[Man Ataye]

Some of you are too negative sha!!!!!!

[anaedo1]

While other countries are preparing by scouting their opponents and organizing friendlies, we are here KPOMING a fighting word from a player that may not feature for more 30 minutes in the whole tournament. If fighting words win tournaments, England should have won the last three world cups. And talking about Nigeria winning the cup, some of you guys are more delusional than I thought.

Kanu wants to be at the WC and will say anything to be on the final list.I am all for his inclusion in the final list for reasons some of us are aware.That said,we have not prepared enough to win the WC as Papillo posited,as that takes a lot more than word power.

[oloye]

We seem to forget the legendary luck of our new President.In just a few weeks as the Oga,we win the WAFU Cup after more than a decade.Having been properly sworn in,watch his luck rub off on the Super Eagles.SUPER EAGLES CARRY GO!

Oga Obong na wa for you , so you mean luck is just showing up without preparing. Even Jonathan with all his luck did certain basic things to be in the psoition to receive the windfall that came his way. Man mi leave luck out of this, it is this attitude that has kept us down and continue to keep a number of people down. Work hard , prepare and wait for luck, not the case of perpetuating confusion, chaos while hoping providence smiles , such providence comes from the devil and it comes with the aim of keeping people in suffering and smiling bondage. Anyone who thinks we are going to play in the finals need to check out the drug they have been taking, it is either an illicit substance or has expired.

Check out the history of our success in the game from every level, it has come through preparation and hard work, our history in the game is also awash with useless outings we have recorded as a result of shambolic, chaotic preparations as we are seeing today. I wont even be worried if we have the sort of players we used to have in the past, players who know how to thrive in the midst of confusion, these bunch of players wilt under pressure, so i wonder where this optimism is coming from. Call me a naysayer, but everything in me draws confidence from hardwork and serious preparation, even heaven is favoribly disposed towards that.

[marko]

Please kanu, stop paying journalists!!! let lagerback choose the squad based on form, fitness levels and performance, seems like he is looking for PR to join another european club

[ohsee]

While other countries are preparing by scouting their opponents and organizing friendlies, we are here KPOMING a fighting word from a player that may not feature for more 30 minutes in the whole tournament. If fighting words win tournaments, England should have won the last three world cups. And talking about Nigeria winning the cup, some of you guys are more delusional than I thought.

Ekorian, dem go beat you for hia o, you too like to tok tru. You forgot to add that other serious countries are hiring coaches 4 YEARS before the world cup, not 4 months. Such serious countries give their coaches time to instill the team with their coaching philosophy; serious countries give their coaches time to know the players, and find new ones to replace the aging. Serious countries give the coach time to experiment with different things, and give him time for the team he finally settles on to jell using his tactics.