‘I hope to see another brilliant performance against France’


Lagos – Paul Hamilton, a former Super Eagles Coach, has charged the national team at the ongoing 2014 World Cup final in Brazil to continue improving and play quality football, to advance to the quarterfinals.

He, in Lagos on Friday, said that the qualification of the Eagles was important to the world of African football.

Mutiu Adepoju

Mutiu Adepoju
Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the round of 16, in spite of losing 2-3 to Argentina, from Group F.

Hamilton also said that it was ideal that the team showed Africa its worth by progressing even further in the tournament.

“Like I said, it is a good development for African football and so far, they have proved their worth and are now almost moving towards the quarterfinal.

“If they happen to succeed against France, it will be so exciting and I will be proud because so far, only the good teams are left,’’ he said.

The former U-20 coach also added that continuous support and prayers must be given to the team and the coach, Stephen Keshi.

“So we should continue giving them our support, and you cannot predict anything because the game of football is tricky because I saw what the boys did and I am very thrilled.

“ The tougher sides are just the ones left, so I’m hoping that they can continue improving in the quality of their football and keep growing.

“We have seen some improvements in the team, even during the competition so far, and we will continue to appreciate them the more,’’ Hamilton added.

And in a related development, an ex-international, Mutiu Adepoju, on Friday commended the Super Eagles on their qualification for the round of 16, in spite of a 2-3 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.

Adepoju, in Lagos, said that the brilliant performance of the Super Eagles showed they could go further in the tournament.

Super Eagles qualified for the round of 16, in spite of losing 2-3 to Argentina, in Group F.

Adepoju said that it was exciting to watch the Super Eagles play against Argentina and hoped for a subsequent flair in the match against France.

“A great performance, despite the fact that they lost; we could see the hunger and commitment in them and it shows that the team can still go a long way.

“I hope to see another brilliant performance against France and hopefully, we will go even further in the tournament,’’ he said.

The ex-international also said that if the Super Eagles could reduce the amount of fouls they commit and keep the defence tight, victory against France would be achieved.

“We should try and reduce the amount of fouls committed because that was what led to the third goal. If we do that, we are good to go.

“I believe Keshi has gotten a hang of things now and tactically, everything concerning the Super Eagles should be taken care of,’’ Adepoju added.

The Super Eagles will face France in the round of 16 on June 30. (NAN)

 

How Don Jazzy Employed Sacked Airline Staff  

Kayode Aponmade

The CEO of Mavin Records and music producer, Don Jazzy has employed a sacked Delta Airline staff who assisted him at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport , Lagos on his way to South Africa.

The airline staff was sacked after he allowed Don Jazzy drive an airport cart which contravened the airline policy.

•Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy who was at the airport for his flight to South Africa for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) uploaded the video of him operating the cart while the airline staff is seen beside him.

After creating a funny scene at the airport and enjoying himself, Don Jazzy was shocked to learn that the staff had been sacked.

The music producer has employed the sacked airline staff at his record label. He posted on Instagram video of the cart riding show with the caption:

“OK, I took this post down before, becos they threatened to fire the guy with me. Now dem don fire  am. I guess I can post back since he is now my newest employee. I’m sorry bro, but welcome to the Mavin Empire. U ‘ll love here.”

Effort to contact Delta Airlines for clarification proved abortive.