The training of the senior national team of Nigeria picked up today with as many as 23 players taking part in the session which lasted two hours.
Interim coach of the team Austine Eguavoen had the players up against themselves in a tactical game which is aimed towards improving the team’s ability in front of goal.
Defenders are not allowed to put in a tackle whenever a striker is thorough on goal for the first 30 minutes of the session. It was later adjusted to a normal game.
During the course of the first thirty minutes, Sadiq Umar finished on top of the scoring chart with three goals to his name after a slow start to the session by missing two easy to convert chances.
For the other team Kelechi Iheanacho finished off two lay off from Alex Iwobi for his brace with the duo of Frank Onyekuru and Peter Olayinka also finding the back of the net.
Below is how they were lined up in the session which had assistant coach of the team Joseph Yobo playing in defence alongside Chidozie Awaziem.
Daniel Akpeyi ( Francis Uzoho), Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Peter Olayinka, Olisa Ndah, Henry Onyekuru, Sadiq Umar, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Joseph Yobo
Maduka Okoye (John Noble), Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Troost Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Nwakali, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kenneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka.
