Former Abia state governor, Dr.Orji Uzor Kalu, was a bundle of confidence as Nigeria fought from behind to nail Ethiopia in Addis Sunday.
“I was so sure the Ethiopians would fall. My pre-match prediction was that the Eagles were unstoppable.You saw how they electrocuted their opponents,”Kalu said in his Lagos home at the end of the clash.
The ex-governor had even calmed nerves when the going got tough emphasising that Nigeria could pick a late goal.
“I saw a late goal coming. When most of my guests were panting,you noticed i was enjoying myself. I sensed the Eagles would grab the winner in the last minute.And that came to pass”, he added.
Kalu had told compatriots that Ethiopia would concede two goals ,like their clubside Electric Company did to Enugu Rangers in the 1977 Mandela Cup.
“Your Excellency,you will make a good soccer Professor”, one of his guests joked.”No”,Kalu replied,”i am just a follower of the game”.
