Goalkeepers of the senior national team of Nigeria in camp ahead of their friendly game against Tunisia on Friday have been pushing to impress the coaches.
The four goalkeepers in the camp are Tobias Okiki Lawal, Maduka Okoye , Dele Alampasu and Matthew Yakubu With Lawal gatecrashing the camp.
During yesterday’s game Okoye who is widely expected to be in goal for the game on Friday was hit for four with Musa scoring a brace but bar the goals he conceded. His performance during the shoot out drills was exceptional.
Dele Alampasu can easily pass as the goalkeeper with the best reflex in camp base on how he acquitted himself during the shoot out and tactical drills. Looks very much like he is back to his best.
However the goalkeeper that has made a big impression on the coaches, played and all who have witness the session so far is Matthew Yakubu. His ability to play with his legs has made some of his teammates to nickname him Manuel Neuer.
His ability to play with his feet has been eye catching. After yesterday’s session where he conceded just once during the practice game yesterday led to the tag Neuer.