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CHRIS Green, chairman, Nigeria Football Federation Technical and Development Committee, has hinted that at least ninety percent of the Super Eagles players that prosecuted the two friendlies matches against Mali and Luxembourg will be called up to the national team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Mikel Obi, captain of the team and his deputy Ahmed Musa were excused for both friendlies to enable them feature in the Joseph Yobo testimonial, and it is a foregone conclusion that they will be recalled to the team barring injury or serious dip in form. “I can say that now, we have a young and ambitious group that we can be proud of. With the exception of two or three people, this is the Super Eagles’ team going forward. I am happy at the output of the squad in these two matches.”
Green also expressed delight with the Super Eagles coaches led by Salisu Yusuf, with his introduction of Kelechi Iheanacho (against Mali) and Odion Ighalo (against Luxembourg) paying off big time. “I am also happy about the technical crew. The changes they made in both matches turned both games around. The NFF will ensure that the coaches get good exposure and necessary education to become even better managers.”
Green watched the match alongside Ahmed Yusuf Fresh and Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, NFF executive committee members.
— Jun 13, 2016 @ 01:00 GMT
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