There is still a glimmer of hope that Maltese First Division club Mqabba, who have the Nigerian striker Joseph Okonkwo in their ranks, can escape the drop after they hammered Marsaxlokk 4 -0 on Sunday to register their first win of the campaign.<br /><br />Former Pepsi Academy starlet Joseph Okonkwo bagged a brace for the home team, by scoring in each half. He was one of the outstanding players on display for Mqabba.<br /><br />''I was very happy to score two goals but I was more happy that we won, being our first victory this season. There is confidence in the squad now and we have not lost hope that we will escape relegation.<br /><br />''I will keep doing my best for Mqabba and see what happens at the end of the season,'' Okonkwo told <i>allnigeriasoccer.com.</i><br /><br />Okonkwo has some pals in the National Team - Sunday Mba, Mikel Obi, Chibuzor Okonwko and Azubuike Egwuekwe. The three internationals are products of the Pepsi Academy.&nbsp; He is confident his ex teammates will walk over Kenya come Saturday.<br /><br />''The game against Kenya is important and I believe Nigeria will win. Keshi knows exactly what he is doing. <br /><br />''I am also happy he is introducing new players to the team , so they can show what they have to offer.<br /><br />''With the type of team we have now, I believe we can challenge any team in the world. The coach is doing a good job,'' Okonkwo stressed.<br /><br />The one time Dingli Swallows, Valleta front-man presently represents himself and is searching for an agent.<br /><br />Photo Credit: footballzz.com<br />