The Super Eagles of Nigeria had their final training session ahead of today’s games against Central Africa Republic (CAR) in the race to be at the final rounds of qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.
OwnGoalNigeria.com witnessed the two training sessions of the team and picked five things we noticed during the session.
1. Calvin Bassey Is Truly Living His Dream
Not so often do we see new players integrate into the senior national team of Nigeria as quickly as Bassey did. The Rangers of Scotland left back gets along nicely with everyone and doesn’t look like a player who is joining the group for the first time. He is truly living his dream of playing for Nigeria.
2. Taiwo Awoniyi Might Make His Debut
The Mainz O5 forward looked very lively in training with his ability to run the channels unsettling the duo of Leon Balogun and William Ekong. A debut looks very likely particularly as Paul Onuachu is struggling to be fit for this game. He will likely be the first choice deputy to top striker Victor Osimhen.
3. Frank Onyeka Runs Non Stop
Built like a tank, the Brentford of England midfielder hasn’t slowed down since arriving the camp of the team. Full of running from the start to the end of every session. So good is his performance that he has already displaced Innocent Bonke in the starting lineup. A sure banker to start.
4. More Defensive Duties For Moses Simon
It’s going to take a whole before we see the Simon of Nantes in the colours of the Super Eagles. Coach Gernot Rohr is defiant that the winger must help out in defence hence sacrificing his attacking instinct which has seen him rise to the number one spot in terms of assists in Ligue 1. He will start from the right as opposed to his left wing role at Nantes.
5. Ejuke Seals Left Wing Spot With Collins
Unless something extra ordinary happens , the duo of Chidera Ejuke and Jamilu Collins have sealed the left side of Super Eagles. They will likely continue their partnership which started in the away game to Cape Verde as Rohr feels very impressed with how they compliment each other .
