Ethiopian Weather Can't Stop Eagles - Keshi

[Folami David]

Super Eagles coach Stephen has boasted that his boys would brave the high Addis Ababa altitude and the support from the home fans to get a result against their Ethiopian counterparts on October 13.
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The 2014 World Cup play-off first leg pits AFCON winners Nigeria against the team they defeated in a group match in South Africa and the Ethiopians have vowed to utilize the home support and the conditions to beat the Eagles and pave way for a smooth second leg in Nigeria.
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Keshi admits that the high altitude of Addis Ababa would be a factor and advantage to the hosts but assured that his boys would ensure that it does not work against them.
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"The weather is sure going to be a problem for our boys who will be coming from a cold region of Europe but I am very confident that we shall overcome that with the travelling arrangement in place for the match," Keshi told Complete Sports.
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"We know how they play and we will try to force them to play at our own pace and style. It won't be easy but I have the players with enough quality to go through the weather successfully."
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On the fans factor, Keshi said that won't count as his boys can stand them so long as they don't get violent, pointing out that the Super Eagles would not be intimidated by their cheers and jeers.

[Shola Sholaz]

They just need to focus on themeselves and nt the weather. The game is a must win for us ...