"We Are Ready For World Cup Return" - Chidozie Awaziem

"We Are Ready For World Cup Return" - Chidozie Awaziem

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles and Portugal-based defender Chidozie Awaziem have made it clear that they are ready to return to the World Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face their counterpart from Lesotho in the opening group game of the qualifier this Thursday and the Boavista defender said they are ready to fight for the maximum point.

“It was a wonderful session today. We are all preparing for the first game in the qualifiers,” Awaziem told the Super Eagles media.

“We all want to go to the World Cup, it’s our dream, Nigerians want to see us there and we are towards qualifying as well.

“We will work hard to get maximum points in these two games and then focus on the other games. All the boys are battle-ready and focused on the task ahead", he added.

After Lesotho on Thursday, Super Eagles will travel to Huye, Rwanda for the second game against the Warrior of Zimbabwe.