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Fanendo Adi: We aren’t scared of Egypt


New Super Eagles invitee and Portland Timbers of USA striker Fanendo Adi has disclosed that the team don’t have any reason to be intimidated by the Pharaohs of Egypt ahead of their all-important AFCON double header later this month.

In his words, he said: “The fact that Nigeria has been up and down does not mean we should be scared of Egypt. “If we come together and play for the team, we will win.

On his invitation, he said: “The opportunity has come and I’m very excited. “I want to contribute to the team‎. I’m a team player, I can use my size, I’m a target forward. I will do my best for the team,” he concluded

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