Ekong says Eagles respect but don’t fear Brazil, Pinnick hits Singapore

Harry Awurumibe, Abuja

Super Eagles’ Stand –in captain, William Ekong has insisted that though the Super Eagles respect five –time world champions Brazil, they have no fear as both teams step out in a prestige friendly in Singapore on Sunday evening.

“Brazil is a top team, probably the best team in the world. But Senegal gave them a good fight on Thursday. We can pick some inspiration from that performance when we play the Brazilians on Sunday.

“It will be tough because they will want to win at least one game against an African team on this tour, but we will also want to take something off them.”

Sunday’s encounter starts at 8pm Singapore time (1pm Nigeria time).

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Melvin Pinnick today hit the match venue in Singapore ahead of tomorrow’s prestige international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil.

The Executive Committee member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) arrived just in time to watch the Super Eagles training in Singapore and his presence instantly elicited joy in the Nigeria camp as players and officials welcomed him with open arms.