Zimbabwean retired footballer Benjani Mwaruwari has tipped the Super Eagles to make it beyond the group stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but warned the players to stay disciplined on and off the pitch and avoid fighting with officials.
Speaking with Completesportsnigeria.com, the former Man City striker said: “I believe the Super Eagles have what it takes to qualify from their group.”
He added: “Argentina and Croatia are very strong with top quality players. Argentina with Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will be difficult to beat, while Croatia have Luca Modric and other quality players.
“But if you look at the Super Eagles, they have a lot of young and quality players too which will make them tough opponents for any team in Russia.
“I see them doing well in Russia but they have to do things with discipline. They must avoid unnecessary squabbles over money which has affected their performance in previous competitions.
“It is an African thing and I hope the football federation in Nigeria and other African countries will learn from their past mistakes. ”
The Super Eagles will face Croatia on June 16 at the Kaliningrad Stadium in their opening game in Russia 2018.
Their second group game is against Iceland on June 22 at the Volgograd Arena, while their last group fixture is against Argentina at the Krestovsky Stadium, St.Petersburg.
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