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The Super Eagles goalkeeper is looking forward to facing les
Bleus in their second round tie on Monday, believing that his
side are capable of pulling off a shock win
Nigeria are not scared of France and are capable of beating
them, according to Vincent Enyeama.
The West African nation went through as runners up in Group
F, earning a last-16 berth despite a 3-2 defeat in their final
group match against Argentina in Porto Alegre.
Stephen Keshi's side are aiming to reach the World Cup
quarter-finals for the first time in their history and, despite
coming up against a France side that have impressed so far,
Enyeama feels that dream can become a reality.
"We fear nobody," the 31-year-old said in an interview with
L'Equipe.
"We have a culture for football. It's our way of life. We work
for that and we must show the world what we are capable of.
"France are favourites but anything could happen. I said
before the tournament that playing them would be my dream
fixture.
"To be honest, we have a great confidence in ourselves."
Enyeama, who has 93 caps for Nigeria, also spoke of his
pride at captaining the national side, revelling in the burden of
responsibility that the role brings.
"To be captain is one of the most important things in the
world," the Lille shot stopper added.
"I don't know what it means in France, but in Nigeria, it
means that you carry the team on your shoulders. If all is
good, you will be praised - if it's not, you are to blame."
France and Nigeria face each other in the last 16 in Brasilia
on Monday.

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