Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has warned Nigeria U-23 against
complacency when they begin their 2016 Olympics campaign in Brazil.
The Dream Team VI are pooled in Group B alongside Japan, Sweden
and Colombia and the Arsenal forward believes Samson Siasia’s men will triumph
with hard work and commitment.
“First, I would like to join the nation in commending coach
Siasia for securing a ticket to the Rio Olympics Football Tournament,” Iwobi
told Goal.
“It took a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice on his
part and we should not let his effort and the efforts of the officials and
players to be in vain.
“If I am invited to be part of the Olympic; I assure fellow
Nigerians that I will give my best. I am a Nigerian by birth and have made it
clear that I will always offer my services to the nation if and when called
upon to do so.
“I remain grateful to England for the opportunities given me to
play at youth level. However my decision has been made to give my services to
Nigeria and there is no going back.”
“I have noticed with interest the group draws. The favourites
for the Olympic gold medal are of course Brazil or Argentina. However Nigeria
has shown in the past that they are a nation to be reckoned with in Olympic
football,” he said
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