Soccer News of Friday, 22 March 2024
Source: www.sportsbrief.com
Nigeria’s upcoming friendly game against arch-rivals, Ghana, will give the new technical crew led by Finidi George a chance to assess some of the Super Eagles players.
It will be the country’s first international game since losing in the Africa Cup of Nations final to Ivory Coast on February 11 under the tutelage of former coach, Jose Peseiro.
According to the Daily Post, the Super Eagles will be without top players like Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Gabriel Osho, and Tyronne Ebuehi due to injuries after they all pulled out of the squad.
Despite the injury setbacks, 26 players, including Calvin Bassey, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi, have arrived at the training camp in Morocco ahead of the game against the Black Stars.
Sports Brief, alongside All Nigeria Soccer, has taken a look at the top three Super Eagles players to watch out for in their international friendly against Ghana today (March 22).
3 Nigeria players to watch out for
1. Alex Iwobi
The Super Eagles attacking midfielder, currently having a wonderful campaign with Fulham in the Premier League, brings a wealth of experience and versatility to the Nigerian midfield.
Iwobi was one of the players highly criticized by fans after Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON final, forcing him to take a break from social media.
His work ethic will be critical in controlling the tempo of the game against the Black Stars, and his ingenuity in the final third could be the key to breaking down Ghana's defence.
Alex Iwobi: Nigeria ???????? vs Ghana ???????? is not just a friendly match #Afrosport #Nigeria #SuperEagles #Iwobi #Ghana #BlackStars #AlexIwobi pic.twitter.com/KPOd4goETW
— AfroSport (@AfroSportTV) March 21, 2024
“Really happy to be back with the team….It’s an opportunity for us to show to the level that we are at.”
— Chief Mighty George (@iamMightyGeorge) March 20, 2024
- Ademola Lookman pic.twitter.com/0hxlJwfFab