As the Super Eagles of Nigeria round up their preparations for Friday’s friendly game against Tunisia in Austria, Owngoalnigeria.com takes a look at players who have impressed so far in training.
Let’s start with the players who have impressed so far ahead of tomorrow’s game which will be the first of the two friendly games they will play in Austria.
Samuel Chukwueze: He has been a thorn in the flesh of defenders who have come up against him. Eager to get on the ball to try something new. Looks a part in training so far.
Moses Simon – Easily the quickest and fittest player in camp. The only winger in the team who defends and attack at will. He was the best when they did a tactical drill on crossings. Beyond that he has been very impressive.
Paul Onuachu- Came in as a replacement for Victor Osimhen but he will likely start in attack. He has scored more goals than any other forward in training. Looks a lot more confident than he was when he was with the team last time out.
Leon Balogun- Certainly back to his best. Really solid in bringing the ball out from the back. Wins a lot of aerial duels and also act as the leader with his constant barking out of instruction.
Same cannot be said of some players expected by many to bring competition to the regulars in the team. The likes of Chidera Ejuke, Zaidu Sanusi and Cyriel Dessers haven’t done enough to edge out the already established players in the starting line up.
For now only FC Midtjylland Frank Onyeka looks certain to start among the new boys in the team as he has been pretty exciting in midfield and with Joe Aribo and Wilfred Ndidi absent he has all the chance to start.
