SUPER Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerian fans not to waver in their support for the national team, as he is confident the team will do well at the World Cup having learnt from their mistakes in the build-up games.
The 33-year-old revealed that the mood in camp was very high, as the players are all confident in spite of recent setbacks.
He stated that the build-up games were experimental and have served their purpose, but assured that the team would be in good shape before their first game against Iran.
"We believe in ourselves. We have played some friendly games. We didn’t get the results we expected, but we have learnt a lot from them. The games were a little bit experimental as well, but now were ready to go against Iran in the first game. We'll make sure we do very well and get the three points," Yobo told KickOffNigeria.com.
Yobo noted that the loss the United States might have affected the morale of most fan, but revealed that the players themselves were disappointed that they didn't win the game.
He also stated that the team has taken the positives from the game, adding that their minds are already geared towards the bigger target of impressing at the World Cup. He therefore called on the fans to continue to support the national team, assuring that the team would not disappoint.
"Yes, they're right, but as I said these games sometimes are experimental, to try different things. The World Cup is the ultimate. We are also disappointed that we didn't win because we want to win and get the confidence.
"But the game is over now. You take the positives from it and look forward to the bigger targets. We want them to still believe in this team, we need their support because without their support we can't go anywhere," Yobo said.
Meanwhile, former Nigeria captain, Segun Odegbami is confident the current team has the hunger and desire to make history.
Odegbami, a member of the 1980 African Nations Cup winning squad, was at the team's final training session on Monday in Jacksonville and praised the work ethic of the squad.
“I like what I saw at the training ground, the hunger of the boys, the confidence they displayed and the way and manner the coaching crew conducted themselves.
“Something tells me history is in the making with this team,” he said.