Super Eagles don begin dia title defence for di 13th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament with serious fire, as dem knack Côte d’Ivoire 3–0 for inside Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Thursday. Even though first half end goalless, second half na different story as naija boys wake up and fire three correct goals wey leave di Ivorians confused. Di win na bold statement say Nigeria no come play, dem come collect di cup again.
This na tournament wey Nigeria sabi well well as dem don reach final 10 times and carry di trophy 5 times. Now, dem dey eye number 6 with full chest, and dis performance show say dem ready fight for am. Even though crowd no too full as di stadium far small, Super Eagles no allow that one shake dem. Dem focus sharp like blade, and execute di game plan like say na finals. Meanwhile, for other matches, Liberia go jam Togo by 9 a.m. on Friday for Group B. But all eyes go still dey on Nigeria as dem go return to pitch again later that same day by 4 p.m. to face The Gambia for Group A. If Nigeria fit beat The Gambia, e go clear road for dem straight enter semi-final one leg go don dey final already and dem title defence go dey very real.