World Cup: Keshi calls for support, prayers for successful outing

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Super Eagles Coach Steven Keshi says the team needs the support and prayers to qualify and clinch the World Cup.   Keshi made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria  at a grand reception organised in his honour by the Ogbelani of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta, Obi Nwabuenu Mebu.
Keshi was honoured with a chieftaincy title of ``Onwanetiliora of Illah''.
He was among the five indigenes of Illah recognised for their various contributions to the community and the nation as a whole.
The coach, who said that the recent outing by the Eagles in Calabar was not impressive, stressed the need for the country to work together for the desired success in the task ahead.
He said with prayers, understanding and discipline, the team would qualify for the World cup and achieve its dreams.
``To enable us achieve our goals, we must work together, we have to believe in God for good health and we have to be disciplined. ``
Keshi thanked the community for the hounour and described the title as “priceless”.
Earlier, the Ogbelani, who spoke through the spokesman, Chief Peter Ofuase, urged Keshi to work harder, adding that as champions, the Eagles were a team to beat.
The Ogbelani challenged other indigenes of the community to emulate keshi, whom he observed had excelled in his chosen career.
The community leader urged the coach to attract more development to the area and assured him of the people’s prayer and support to enable him to excel in his endeavours.
Responding on behalf of the recipients, Mrs Victoria Oyegun, who bagged the title of "Ada di Ora Mma of Illah", thanked the community for the honour and pledged their continued support for the people.
Victoria is the wife of Chief John Oyegun, former Governor of Edo.
“God being on our side and with the peoples’ prayers, we will do more for Illah to make it a better community.
`I want to assure that with this honour done us, we will do more to make Illah greater than what we see now, '' she said.
Other recipients include Chief Osita Gbemudu, an Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs and Chief Uche Ughe, a politician.
Others are Prof. Chukwuemeka Aloramaka, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Delta University and Princess Pat Ajudua, a lawmaker.


Source: NAN

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