Nations Cup: Super Eagles in do or die with Squirrels of Benin

January 15th, 2010 | by: Bc Osunneye | Comments (8)

Nothing much from me right now as i run off to watch Ghana, Cote D Voire match. I believe it should be another world class game that will show case African football. Do i pick any side for victory? No, would not want to take sides as i just want to enjoy the game. Enough said on tonight’s game and we move on quickly to the Nigeria Benin match tomorrow.

All i can chip in now is that the Squirrels are a quality side going forward as they keep possession very well at this level. I expect our boys to deny them space and force them into errors. We should not have much problem going forward this time around as we play with two quick wingers in Obasi and Osaze. Osaze has been training in the past 4 days now. Good enough, the two players can be center forwards so i expect a random inter change between the 3, including Aiyegbeni. Yes we don’t have anybody else there or do you want Kanu?

Here is my team list

Mikel

Keeper: Enyeama
RigbhtB: Odiah
LeftB: Echiejile
Central Defenders: Yobo & Shittu
Defensive midfield: Ayinla and Mikel
Attacking Midfield: Kalu Uche
Right Wing/Left Wing/Central Striker: Osaze/Obasi/Aiyegbeni in any form they like.

If the match becomes a bit closed, i will substitute Ayinla for Obinna and have Mikel play his full Chelsea position as defensive midfielder. I will then ask Osaze (who plays with both feet and can roam) to play side by side of Kalu more in the middle. Osaze will surely have more freedom to support Aiyegbeni than Kalu.

I really do think playing them wide would cause problems and we should go into this very confident.

All things being equal at the back. lol!