Super Eagles forward Aaron Samuel has promised goals against the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying match in Kaduna on Friday, March 25.
The big striker, who plays for CSKA Moscow in Russia’s elite division alongside captain Ahmed Musa, has been included in the list of 21 overseas-based professionals called up by coach Samson Siasia for the double-header against the Pharaohs.
“Goals will not be a problem when we take to the pitch in Kaduna. We have bigger stars than the Egyptians.
“There is nothing to fret about. I have heard what the Egyptians are saying that we will not be able to score in Kaduna.
“That is mere wishful thinking on their part. They are trying to play a psychological game. The goals will surely flow from our boots into their net,” said Samuel to thenff.com.
Samuel, who previously played in China, scored two brilliant goals for the Super Eagles in the 2015 Cup of Nations qualifying race against Sudan in Abuja and against Congo in Pointe Noir.
“Our objective will be to be precise and to convert the chances that we create. We will win and win well,” said Samuel.
Nigeria will host the North Africans at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday, March 25, while both teams will clash again four days later at the Borg el-Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
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