Nigeria soccer buffs have hailed the gesture by Africa Cup of Nations star, Emmanuel Emenike's offer to award his colleagues 50,000 dollars if they defeat the Harambee Stars of Kenya in their June 6 World Cup qualifier.
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They acknowledged the move as a worthy manner of motivating his colleagues, even with his absence from the squad, to go all out to win the World Cup ticket.
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Christian Chukwu, a former Super Eagles coach, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the offer by Emenike showed how important the player regarded the qualification of the team for the World Cup.
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"It is a very good gesture; if other people can emulate him, we will be better off and have a stronger team.
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Although he is injured, we pray for him to get better before then match, which will be a good incentive to motivate the players''.
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Iroha, an ex-International, said that Emenike had proved that he had a heart of gold, to support the boys even in his absence.
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"I appreciate him for that. It is not easy to pull such a stunt. I wish the team well. I know that the team will miss him on the field but they should work with one mind and with that, they will make a success of the qualifier,'' he said.
Emmanuel Emenike has done well with this very move. I congratulate his effort in ensuring they secure the win.