Julius is confident
Nigeria can make it through their group.
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Nigeria are
perhaps Africa's best chance of a place in the later stages. However,
Argentina, Sweden and of course England, stand in their way.
Nottingham man Julius Ayodeji, takes a look at Nigeria's chances
in the World Cup.
| Julius
Ayodeji - Nigeria |
| How
is Nigeria preparing for the World Cup? |
| The
Nigerian team are playing a series of international friendlies
and have just departed for for Japan/Korea. The nation is preparing
with prayers mixed with criticism. A traditional Nigerian trait
on these ocassions. |
| How
do you think Nigeria will do in the World Cup? |
| My
gut feeling is one of confusion. With a good start (draw against
Argentina) I feel we will certainly qualify. A heavy defeat
and we might have to depend on other results as the group progresses.
I cannot see us losing to either England or Sweden.
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| Who's
your best player and why? |
| Most
Nigerians would say the deliciously skilled JJ Okocha. I say
Julius Agahowa the younger, faster, deadlier Nigerian Michael
Owen. |
| What
do you think to the England side? |
| Playground
bullies. Against good passing, disciplined, and strong teams
their limitations are all too obvious. |
| Where
will you be watching the matches? |
| With
no Nigerian match starting later than 8.30am I will be watching
them at home. I might have the occasional Nigerian guinness
standing by. To keep me fortified you understand!!! |
Read about our
other World Cup correspondents.
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