FRANCE 98 – Nigeria – V. Ikpeba: “A bad result could damage our confidence”

“We are not planning too far ahead. Our aim is to win our third group game. It is important for the image and morale of the team. A bad result could damage our confidence. Bora MILUTINOVIC decided to play me against PARAGUAY. Four years ago, I didn’t play in the UNITED STATES but this year I was lucky enough to get a first team place. But that is not enough: you have got to prove that you are worth your place in the side. That’s why I was very happy to score. Here in FRANCE the public like watching teams that play attacking football and it’s fantastic to have them behind us”.