"I See No Reason Why We Can't Get To World Cup Final" - Osaze Odemwingie

Osaze Odemwingie

Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie sees no reason why Nigeria is not capable of reaching the FIFA World Cup final if the team plays to its potential.

The Stoke City forward scored the only goal of the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday to put Nigeria on the verge of qualifying for the last 16 in Brazil. The African champions only need a point against Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on Wednesday to ensure the team will progress from Group F along with its opponents, and the team will also be guaranteed to go through if Iran fail to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Odemwingie believes Nigeria has what it takes to go all the way to the final, and the 32-year-old revealed that he is not the only one who is optimistic about its chances.
“I saw a Brazilian on the street who told me he foresaw Nigeria playing the final against Brazil and I said to myself why not, going by the level of our players and the fact that the team is yet to peak,” Odemwingie said.

“But mark my words – we have a very resilient defence, a creative midfield and an attack force that can trouble any defence in the world, if we played to our potentials, we can go all the way.”
Nigeria has not featured beyond the group stage of a World Cup since 1998. (Culled from Daily Independent).