Kanu ready for Argentina test

(GSM) – Nigeria’s captain Nwankwo Kanu has promised Nigerians that Eagles will give good results against Argentina, one of strong contenders of World Cup and warned their strongest squad could beat any team in the tournament.

The Eagles’ skipper told the BBC TV: “We only have to have the belief and be positive. We don’t go down to anybody because we have to show the world we’re good especially on a big stage like the World Cup.

“In Nigeria, we can die because of football. Four years ago, we did not make it to the World Cup, but luckily we will be in South Africa.

“This is a big opportunity for an African team especially as the tournament is being played in Africa. It is a chance for an African team to make a big impact – either to win the World Cup or at least get to the Final,” Nigerian forward warned.

The Nigeria Football Association has brought new coach, Lars Lagerback, a semi-final target but Kanu is confident that they could win the tournament.

“Nigeria will be one of the strongest African teams at the World Cup. On a good day, we can beat any team, be it Brazil or Argentina.

“There will be surprises at this World Cup and it won’t be advisable for anybody to underrate any team,” Portsmouth star said.

“Argentina are a big football country, but all the same, we won’t go into this match just to go and pick balls. It will be an interesting game and the result of this game could determine this group.

“It’s important to win our first game and from there, we can move forward,” he confidently explained.

Nigeria will begin training camp in England on Friday, after a Presidential reception in Abuja the previous day.