Ikpeme Salutes Super Eagles’ Fighting Spirit After Russia Comeback

Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has praised the Super Eagles for showing remarkable character and resilience in their 3-3 comeback draw against Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod.
Ikpeme, who was with the three-time African champions in Russia, said the team’s fighting spirit, particularly after falling two goals behind, was more significant than the result itself.
“This is the Super Eagles we want to see turn up each and every time. The NFF and the Nigeria football family, and I believe all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, are happy with this result.
“More than the result, the character displaye...