RUSSIA 2018 QUALIFIERS: Oliseh has no team yet –Nwosu

BY JOE APU
S uper Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh would have to dig
deeper into his bag for tricks that will see him build a
stronger team if his dream of qualifying Nigeria for the
Russia 2018 World Cup is to become a reality.
This much was adduced by former Eagles skipper, Heny
Nwosu, MON while reviewing the Nigeria, Swaziland
encounter played in Port-Harcourt on Tuesday.
While Nwosu is glad Nigeria qualified for the final group
stage, he maintains that the players performed below
expectation. “As a Nigerian, I am glad that we scored
goals that gave us a chance to play in the final group
stage but I must tell you from the bottom of my heart that
our players did not play to the expectations of Nigerians.
Oliseh still has a big task ahead of him because these
boys are yet to get a rhythm of play and that means a lot
of work. He should depend less on foreign-based players
and look inwards because the players at home are
hungrier for action. They would go the extra mile just to
prove themselves.”
Speaking on Oliseh’s decision to leave Chelsea defensive
midfielder Mikel Obi and Manchester City striker, Kelechi
Iheanacho on the bench, the former Super Eagles
assistant coach said the decision is entirely that of the
coach. I felt that Mikel would have had a better control of
the midfield and make those passes he is noted for but the
coach has the final word.
On Iheanacho, I believe that he has age on his side and
can learn more from others. He would certainly have his
time with Eagles,” he stated.

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