We are only hours away from the Super Eagles’ final World Cup warm-up, their rendezvous with the United States of America at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida.
This match will afford fans the clearest view yet of Stephen Keshi’s plans for the team’s opening World Cup match against Iran. Super Eagles fans will be watching carefully to assess both the coach’s tactical decisions and personnel choices to learn what is in store for them in Brazil.
Unfortunately, preparations have been affected following the injuries to several key figures.
Elderson Echiejile hobbled off against Greece with a thigh injury, while Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo have since also been ruled out of the USA game after fitness concerns. It remains to be seen which of the three will still make it to the World Cup, but, sadly, it is perhaps too much to ask that all three are present for the opening contest.
Elderson, Omeruo and Musa represent big losses, they have started, respectively, 21, 15 and 12 of Nigeria’s last 22 full internationals. In their absence, several players will need to step up and take the mantle of their fallen comrades.
This article profiles the four key men for Nigeria against the United States this evening.
Goal.com
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