Nigeria/Ethiopia: Mark Charges Eagles to Win in Addis Ababa 

Ahead of this weekend's crucial encounter between the Super Eagles and the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa for the Brazil 2014 World Cup ticket, President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has charged the senior national team to leave nothing to chance in the battle. The Senate President in a good will message to officials and players told them that the nation desires the World Cup ticket more than ever.
"This World Cup in Brazil is very important to Nigeria. We need to be at the World Cup. Whatever we can do to earn the ticket must be done without delay," Senator Mark stressed.
Besides, being a unifying factor, he said football and sports generally have become major tools for international politics and ranking (rating) of nations by international community.
"If we must maintain our status as the giant of Africa and a major player in the global community, we must have a stamp of authority in sports especially soccer. Our officials and players must appreciate this fact and do the needful to make the nation proud," Senator Mark stated.
He reminded the players of team spirit and cohesiveness in handling their Ethiopian counterparts stressing that they must not be under any guise under rate their opponents until the battle is fought and won.
Senator Mark was optimistic that the Nigerian government will live up to its billings in terms of adequate welfare to the players and officials.