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  • GARBA LAWAL’S BOMBSHELL Eagles are average players

    GARBA LAWAL’S BOMBSHELL Eagles are average players

    Former Nigeria midfielder Garba Lawal has said that Nigeria does not have any superstar player.

    There should thus not be a debate, especially with the ongoing issue about some players that are not included in Nigeria’s provisional list for the 2013 Nations cup in South Africa.

    Lawal, who was a member of the technical committee that was recently dissolved by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said Nigerians should appreciate Stephen Keshi for finding space for new set of players in the team.

    “All our players are average players and I don’t see any of them as a super star. So, there is no need for people to create issues on who has been dropped or has been invited by Stephen Keshi.”

    The former Feyenoord player stated that he has the belief that Nigeria will be among the last four at the 16-team tournament.

  • FOCUS ON YOUR PLAYERS

    FOCUS ON YOUR PLAYERS

    Ex-Flying Eagles star charges Obuh

     

    FORMER FLYING Eagles defender Usman Amadu has advised Nigeria’s Under-20 coach John Obuh not to get worried with the delay in the commencement of the Nigerian League as the team look forward to a successful defend of their African Youth Championship title next year in Algeria.

    The Flying Eagles coach had expressed discomfort with the non-commencement of the league which some believes may now start next year. And with the bulk of the players featuring in the domestic league Obuh feels the team’s performance may be affected but Amadu said there should be no course to worry for the team adding they will do well at the eight-nation championship.

    “Obuh is a good coach and I think he shouldn’t be distracted that the league has not commenced. I believe that if he organise the players at any stage they will be able to give their best and give Nigerians something to cheer. “He should not be worried about the delay in the kickoff of the league. He has the experience and the players are there for him anytime; I have watched them play several times they are a good side. He should just concentrate on his programme to make sure we have another successful campaign,” he said.

    Obuh, who guided Nigeria to the continental title in 2011, had few days ago lamented that the players may be out of form and shape due to the absence of league action. The AYC serves as the African qualifiers for the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup.