John Ogu, Super Eagles midfielder, has urged the fans, Nigerians and non Nigerians not to be discouraged by the first match of the Super Eagles that ended in their defeat.
He has therefore urged them to show true patriotism by supporting the Super Eagles when they take on Iceland in their second group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Friday, June 22 at St. Petersburg.
Ogu bared his mind on his Instagram page on Monday.
Ogu who was one of the substitutes in the Super Eagles 2-0 opening day loss to Croatia last Saturday where an own goal from Oghenekaro Etebo and a penalty from Luka Modric condemned Nigeria to a defeat said the team is looking forward to a great outing in their next match to make the fans proud.
He however revealed that the team is working hard on training to give a strong and better outing.
“None of us walks on to the pitch with the intention to lose,” Ogu wrote on his Instagram page.
“Patriotism doesn’t like only when we do well. It means standing with the team through thick and thin.
“We have a very important game against Iceland coming up, we are working hard for a better and strong outing. Thank you all for your support so far.”