Obuh wants big fight in South Africa

Coach John Obuh has asked the Flying Eagles to fight to defend Nigeria’s colours against Amajita of South Africa in today’s AYC qualifier.

Obuh told his Flying Eagles that he expects them to play as African champions that they are and so ensure they win this first leg tie at the impressive Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

“This is your chance to defend your country’s colours as well as your name. I expect each and every one of you to come out and fight so that you will also make a name for yourself in this game,” Obuh charged the players after the squad trained at the match venue for an hour Thursday night.

“Victory here will raise your name and so I expect you to make the most of this opportunity and do just that.”

Obuh led a largely experimental team to the Cape Town International Challenge in May and they fell 1-0 to the Amajita.

The overall winners of this match-up will qualify for next year’s African Youth Championship in Algeria.

The Flying Eagles had a light work out at their Protea Hotel camp in Nelspruit early Friday morning.

The match will kick off at 7pm local time, which is 6pm Nigerian time.

The weather at Thursday’s training was not as chilly as first feared and with a little warm clothing you are okay.

The Mbombela Stadium pitch is in very excellent condition. The arena played host to the 2010 World Cup and will also stage the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.