Monday, June 30, 2014
Super Eagles promise to perform well in spite of the issues with bonus in the team.
According
to BBC Sports, Super Eagles Midfielder John Mikel Obi has declared
that the rue over bonuses will not affect the team's performance for
the Last 16 round in the World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria
will in a few moments take on France for a chance in the
Quater-finals at 12 noon Eastern time.
The
players boycotted training on Thursday prompting the Nigeria's
President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene.
"There
wasn't a major issue about money," Mikel said. "We
discussed it and it was quickly clarified.
"We are
very focused on the game and we are motivated."
Nigeria's
players were understood to be concerned they would not be paid after
the tournament - a situation that occurred after last year's
Confederations Cup - and Mikel admitted there were talks in the camp.
However, he
described it as a normal situation.
"There were
discussions here and there between the players, coaches and the
football association - this is what happens anywhere," he said.
"I play for
Chelsea and this is how it works everywhere. It wasn't a problem."
And the
27-year-old is confident the Super Eagles will be at their best as
they try to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
"We have
been training and we have not lost concentration for the game. If
anything, we are even more motivated. We are ready and fit and
looking forward to the game," he said.
"It will be
a spectacular game and small details may decide it. We have to be
cautious, concentrate on everything and make sure we do what we have
to do to win the game."
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