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The Super Eagles must prepare for match against Egypt - Rufai

–  Eagles must prepare well for the crucial Nations cup qualifier against Egypt
– Sunday Oliseh needs to evaluate himself
 – The team should take positive lessons from the CHAN exit Nigeria’s ex-international and arguably the best Nigerian goalkeeper of all time Peter Rufai also known as ‘Dodo Mayana’, was at the launch of Ikorodu United , one of the Lagos based newly promoted side to the Nigerian premier league. In an interview with Naij.com Sports , the ex number one shot-stopper thanked the management of Ikorodu United for returning elite football to Nigeria’s commercial hub. He also cautions Sunday Oliseh on the crucial Nations Cup and World Cup qualifiers which are fast approaching. Excerpts: Naij.com Sports: Sir, Ikorodu United are being launched into the premier league , how do you feel about this? I have to give the management big kudos. Not just for the success, but one-for-one I can tell you, it would not have been easy. They have been consistent. If you want to move to the elite league anywhere in the world, there are big challenges, especially in this part of the world. Having set up a team like this, you fit in the right people into positions, and this has told their story.

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