Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen is upbeat his side will secure a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reports Completesports.com.
The three-time African champions will face the Black Stars of Ghana in the second leg of the qualifiers at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday (today).
The Super Eagles held the Black Stars to a 0-0 draw in the first leg last Friday.
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Despite failing to impress in the first leg, Eguavoen is positive his side will be victorious.
“I want to urge all Nigerian fans and football lovers to support the team,”the 56-year-old told a press conference on Monday.
“They should fill up the stadium tomorrow and cheer the team on, because I promise we will all be happy at the end of the game,” he said.
Today’s encounter will kick-off at 6pm local time.
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That’s good news coach and please, when are we expecting ‘your list?
His 1st eleven @Rasaq. The match is already here so I won’t be advising on who to pick. You have our support, Egu.
His 1st eleven @Rasaq. The match is already here so I won’t be advising on who to pick. You have our support, Egu.,
When I saw the list . Omg .I just went to sleep.
AMEN.
BUT USE THE RIGHT SELECTION. DON’T BE CARRIED-AWAY WITH PAST PERFORMANCE OR DRIBBLING OF CERTAIN PLAYERS. USE CURRENT FORM. FORGET SENTIMENT.
***UP SUPER EAGLE, VICTORY AT LAST***
I’m personally upbeat about the match because if Ghana didn’t reach at home, it can’t be here in Abuja dem go reach.. hahaha. It’s funny tho. I think we should be thinking of Qatar with our winning team since we are convinced the Super Eagles is taking the day. Score line, 3 zero.
SE has got the most STAR STUDDED SQUAD in AFRICA under this man but yet we are struggling to qualify…
I guess even STEPHEN KESHI will be shaking in his GRAVE right now
SMH…
@Michael
Just look at you with “it can’t be here in Abuja dem go reach.. hahaha”. Even your hahaha also make me to hahaha, lolo. I see the SE relaxing, have fun while putting goals past GH in Abuja. Up up Super Eagles!!!
@Lanre, and at the meantime, we are not only supporting but encouraging the boys mhen. Go for victory Eagles!
He he he he, only if you are a proud Nigerian. Good luck Mr. Eguavoen and his boys.
Yeah! Support comes good. Soar SE!!!
Historically, when we play with 3 center backs, this generation of SE players are stronger defensively. If we are finding goals hard to come by, we should ensure that we do not concede!
A 3-4-3 formation ensures we are solid defensively, while we remain lethal going forward.
UZOHO
AJAYI, EKONG, BALOGUN
AINA, ONYEKA, ETEBO, BASSEY
DENNIS, OSIMHEN, LOOKMAN
Close call between Bassey and Sanusi. Both are capable. I select Bassey for this one because of his quality crosses.
Bassey and Aina should operate like Robertson and Alexander-Arnold of liverpool.
Bomb forward and whip in crosses into the box.
Use a double pivot in front of the back three. Select 2 out of Aribo, Etebo, Onyeka and Bonke. All four can do a good job. I would go with Etebo and Onyeka.
The three forwards should use their pace and skill to good effect. They should keep switching positions to confuse the Ghana defense. Select 3 out of Osimhen, Dennis, Lookman, Amoo, ighalo, Sadiq and Simon. I would start Osimhen, Dennis and Lookman.
When we have freekicks and corner kicks, the 3 center backs may step up and use their aerial power to try and get goals.
We need to stay focused for the entire duration of the game. Take shots at goal, but do not be selfish. If your team mate is open and has a better chance to score, give him the ball.
Whatever the formation or players the coaches decide to use in this make or mar game, focus, determination and desire will go a long way in ensuring we capture our 7th world cup ticket.
Thumbs up @ Pompeii. Being wondering where @ thou before bumping into this beautiful analysis.
In sha Allah, will are winning against Ghana today. Kunfa yakun to your prayer coach Eguavoen. Super Eagles should go out their today and get the job done. Shekena. God is in control. We move. God bless Nigeria!!!
Football is naija, naija is football, the field is Green and the Lines are white these are our colours and that is who we are.
Soar high eagles.
#blackStarsDon’tShine
I believe you my Coach.
We shall win today. I am absolutely confident of that. In the final qualifying match enroute Senegal ’92, Burkina Faso made so much noise but at the end of the match in Lagos, their reward was a 7-1 drubbing.
U ll eat ur words ABOKI
@Self mad dog
This crazeman still dey here?? lool!
You nor get house abi you nor dey fear?
Just because this na internet we still fit bok you up!
You are hiding among elite Nigerians, a common ghnain like you lol – don’t worry, every day for the thief and only one day for the owner – na so we dey take mastigate all you poor ghanian devils hehehe
I feel sorry for you, you are an orphan with no family or home so you come and hide among people that you and your people actually hate? Haba, this poor poor devil! Maybe we should open go fund ghana and serve am to them through this thief calling itself self mad man
Today, we go wound all ghanains both on and off the field of play! Oya Vamooos!
0 wins in 5 matches for Ghana. Losers lol
Go SE!