Sport News (Nigeria) — In an interview in Abuja on Friday Ekeji said, "I'd like to drop a message from President Jonathan. It is that the Super Eagles go to South Africa and win the Nations Cup.
"How they want to do it is not known, but they should just go and do it,'' he said.
The DG urged the NFA and the Super Eagles technical team to see the assignment as a call to national duty.
"Pressure is part of life. Is it achievable? The answer is yes; so why shouldn't we aim for the highest prize.
"I think they can bring home the trophy if they get their act together. They have to know that we want to get back the interest of Nigerians to particularly our football.
"The Eagles of our time used to have a lot of follower ship, I don't know if I can say that much now.
"Nigerians appreciate when you put in your best and when it doesn't work out, they appreciate that too, but of course, it will gladden our hearts if they win the cup,'' Ekeji added.
The 2013 AFCON tournament is scheduled to take place in South Africa from. –(NAN)
