Samuel, Balogun sure of six points against Egypt

Super Eagles duo of Leon Balogun and Aaron Samuel has stated that Nigeria will beat Egypt home and away of in the forthcoming back-to-back 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifiers.

Samuel who plays for CSKA Moscow and Balogun of Mainz, Germany on Wednesday said the Egyptians were beatable not only in Kaduna but also in Alexandria.

Nigeria and Egypt clash in Group G of the qualifying race first on March 25 at the Ahmadu Bello, Kaduna on Day 3 and at the Borg el-Arab Stadium, Alexandria on March 29 which is Day 4.

Balogun said: “We will target to win both matches. If we get the six points, that would ease our path to the Africa Cup finals. Winning will be the principle driving us in both matches.

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“Egypt is a big football –playing nation, but Nigeria is also very, very big. There is no complex going into both matches and we have the men to give us victory in Kaduna and away in Egypt.”

Samuel was particular about the goals and the current form of Nigerian players who have been impressive with their clubs abroad.

He said: “Goals will not be a problem when we take to the pitch in Kaduna. We have more and bigger stars that the Egyptians.

“There is nothing to fret about. I have heard what the Egyptians are saying, that we would 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.”

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.

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