“We will win” – Super Eagles striker blasé ahead of Unity Cup opener vs Zimbabwe

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Super Eagles and FC Porto striker Terem Moffi has played down the possibility of losing to Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup semi-final, Afrik Foot reports.

The three-time African Champions will play against the Warriors of Zimbabwe tomorrow evening at the Charlton Athletic Valley Stadium.

The second semi-final will see India square up against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica on Wednesday evening. The final will be played on Saturday afternoon.

Super Eagles stars: Terem Moffi and Nwadike Raphael Onyedika
Super Eagles stars: Terem Moffi and Nwadike Raphael Onyedika. Photo by IMAGO

Moffi confident ahead of Super Eagles clash against Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles began training at Cray Valley yesterday, and 14 players have already arrived in camp, namely: Junior Ayobami, Al Ameen Tijani, Michael Atata, Adeoye Aderemi, Oputa Chibueze, Ighoke Obinna, Ocholi Elias, Oyedokun Tosin, Philip Otele, Arthur Okonkwo, Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni, Nnadi Tochukwu, and Terem Moffi

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle also extended an invitation to former Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri.

After the training session, Moffi spoke about the atmosphere in the Super Eagles camp and how the new faces are integrating into the side.

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi. Copyright: xRitaxFrancaxIMAGO

“It’s been top sessions from the boys, and we’re proud to be here, happy to represent the country. We are looking forward to other sessions and the games,” the OGC Nice loaneer told Austin Okon-Akpan.

“From the boys back home, top session from them. We could see the quality from the get-go. This is what we need in the Super Eagles, a mix of this and that. We love that.

“There’s no pressure at all. We are just happy to be here to play football, enjoy ourselves and win games.

“It doesn’t make it a difficult game. There’s no hard feelings. We are just here to play another game against Zimbabwe, so we try to win. We will win,” Terem Moffi concluded.

Super Eagles of Nigeria line up against Morocco
Super Eagles of Nigeria line up against Morocco. Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx

Before the qualifiers kick off in September, Nigeria will play against Portugal and Poland in June.

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Adefolahan Guerreiro

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Adefolahan is a CAF-Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Afrik Foot, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz.

With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.