25 Super Eagles players are scheduled to take part in pre-season matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in 10 days, reports Soccernet.ng.
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peceiro faces a great but difficult task as he prepares for the national team’s friendlies on October 13th and 16th.
The Portuguese coach has assembled a great group of strikers, but all are in top form, making choosing a starting XI a complex puzzle.
Among the eight strikers participating in the competition (Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tellem Moffi, Victor Boniface), each has their own unique skills. , performance track record is most important.
These days, the 63-year-old coach leans towards a formation with four strikers, two playing on the outside and two in the centre.
In the last match against Sao Tome and Principe in September, Iheanacho and Lookman played on the wings, while Osimhen and Awoniyi defended their central positions.
With two friendly matches scheduled in quick succession, Peseiro has time to: To rotate teams.
The striker’s incredible form presents him with a fun dilemma when it comes to team selection. This is because any combination seems to be strong enough to destabilize the defense.
Iheanacho was a revelation for Leicester City, scoring 4 goals and 2. Appeared in 12 games and provided an assist.
Moses Simon was a key player for FC Nantes, scoring two goals and providing three assists in seven games in French Ligue 1. Lookman has ignited Atalanta’s attack and in his three games here he has scored two goals.
Despite being embroiled in club controversy, Osimhen continued to shine at Napoli, scoring five goals in seven games and ranking second on the Serie A top scorers list.
Taiwo Awoniyi actually stunned me. Look at that pace! 🔥🇳🇬
pic.twitter.com/MFmT3T0WNq– Kalahari Zakat (@ayo_oguntimehin) 2 4 May p>
Awoniyi was a breath of fresh air at Nottingham Forest, scoring three goals and providing two assists in seven games. Moffi mirrors Awoniyi’s excellent performance at OGC his Nice, matching his goal and assist numbers.
Among these talents, Boniface was undoubtedly the standout player in Europe this season. The 22-year-old sensation contributed to an impressive 11 goals in just eight games for Leverkusen, including eight goals and three assists in the Bundesliga, Europa League and DFB Cup.
AClan’s new signing Chukwueze is determined to make strides despite a slow start in Italy. He has yet to score or assist in his seven games for the Rossoneri, but it is worth noting that only one of his games has been a start.
Super Eagles supporters will be watching with bated breath as Peceiro is named in the starting XI against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique as his squad prepares for the next friendly.
