Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Stephen Keshi insists he still does not have a team with just days to the commencement of the 2014 African Nations Championship (Chan) in South Africa.
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Keshi watched from the dugout on Saturday as the Super Eagles defeated Ethiopia's Walya Ibex 2-1 in their latest build-up game for the Chan, decided at the Abuja National Stadium.
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The Nigeria gaffer was full of praise for his charges following the win against the Ethiopians but warned that expectation levels must not be placed at the rafters.
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"I know there is still more work to be done in the team. And I continue to maintain that I still do not have a team because it is not possible to build a team for a major tournament in three weeks. Not even (Fabio) Capello or (Arsene) Wenger can do that," Keshi told reporters after Saturday's game.
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He noted that the win was important for their preparations for the Chan against a side he rates highly.
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"I have to praise my boys for beating the Ethiopians.
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This is a team that has been together for the past six years.
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"So, the boys did well, though, they sort of got tired in the second half but they really did their best and I feel they will get better by the time the competition begins," he said.
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The Super Eagles will begin their preliminary campaign at the 2014 Chan on January 11 against Mali in Cape Town.
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They will then face Mozambique in their second game at the tournament on January 15 before rounding off their Group A campaign against hosts, South Africa four days later, also in Cape Town.
Well let us just hope they will still spring up a surprise at the tournament. They have to make other countries know Nigeria is around.