Nigeria vs Iceland: Segun Odegbami makes predictions

Segun Odegbami, former Nigeria international, has predicted victory
for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their match today.

Odegbami said the eagles will bounce back following their 2-0 defeat
to Croatia last week.

He wrote on his Facebook thus, "I saw their spirit. They will fight
like they have never fought before. When we parted to go and watch the
Argentinian match on TV, both my Head and my Heart were in sync about
expectations tomorrow – Iceland are in trouble."

Read his full post: "I am in Volgograd. I have just finished watching
the final chapter of an unfolding drama in Group D of the World Cup.
It is curtains for Argentina, because I do not see how they will
survive their last match against Nigeria.

"It was a rare privilege earlier this evening when, at the instance of
Amaju Pinnick, I was given the rare privilege to address members of
the Super Eagles at their dinner table, the only person to do so on
the eve of their greatest challenge when they confront the Vikings of
Iceland with all the pent up 'anger', energy, determination and
motivation from the Croatian match.

"It was a spirit lifting meeting that we had. I simply reminded them
of their responsibility to ensure that they displayed the full version
of the Nigerian do-or-die spirit. I reminded them also about their
responsibility to the ordinary Nigerian on the street that is with
them unconditionally for as long as they give their best. I reminded
them of their assured place in history if they could rise above the
disappointment of their first match, win tomorrow and convert this
moment of their greatest challenge into the moment of their greatest
triumph.

"I gave them the good wishes of all Nigerians and prayed with them for
favour from the elements. It was a small contribution to their already
bulging enthusiasm and confidence.

"I saw their spirit. They will fight like they have never fought
before. When we parted to go and watch the Argentinian match on TV,
both my Head and my Heart were in sync about expectations tomorrow –
Iceland are in trouble".