We’re not afraid of Eagles – Ethiopia strongman

Ethiopia defensive midfield star   Asrat Megersa  insists the Walya Antelopes are not bothered by  Nigeria’s achievements in world football, saying the North-East African country will beat the Super Eagles in Sunday’s   World Cup qualifying playoff  in Addis Ababa.

African champions Nigeria  are ranked  36th in the world, while Ethiopia occupy the 93rd position, but Israel-based  Megersa says the Walya Antelopes are ready to pull off one of the greatest shocks in the game by defeating the Eagles and travel to Calabar for the return match on November 16 to seal their place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

“Their historical achievements will not matter to us as we will play our hearts out like we have done in the past matches without any fear,” the Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon              star was quoted by supersport.com as saying on Thursday.

“I have reached a time in my career when I feel things have really worked well.

“A few years ago no one would have imagined we would be in the spot we are now, but the dream is finally coming to fruition.

“It has not been an easy road but determination, hard work and self belief have helped the team to forge ahead with a winning spirit.”

“Personally I am more than delighted and despite talk from many people about the toughness of the Nigeria game I feel no pressure at all as they are just normal players like we are.”

Meanwhile, Ethiopia coach Bishaw Sewnet will miss the services of   striker Getaneh Gibeto on Sunday, according to BBC Sport.

Kebede picked up an ankle injury while playing for his South African club Bidvest Wits.