Former Nigerian manager, Paul Hamilton has charged Nigerians not to write off Super Eagles against the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire.
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The two West African foes will clash in Rustenburg in Sunday's quaterfinal game at the ongoing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
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The Eagles finished second in Group C behind leaders, the Stallions of Burkina Faso while the Elephants are in pole position to win Group D to pave the way for the epic clash at the biennal football fiesta.
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Hamilton said there are still lots of work to be done in the defence to put the side on sound footing towards defending their name at the AFCON.
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'' People have written the Super Eagles off against Cote d'Ivoire even before the game is played, that's not proper, we shouldn't write them off yet ''.
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'' Football itself is full of surprises and in most cases bookmakers find to their chargin nowhere to hide their faces at the end of the game ''.
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'' Don't say the Eagles can't ruffle the Elephants, only 90 minutes can decide that though I admit we've lots of work to do as far as the team is concerned ''.