Argentina goalkeeper that was between the woodwork in the friendly match against the Super Eagles, Austin Marchesin has been dropped by manager Jorge Sampaoli from participating in the friendly matches against Italy and Spain because he conceded four goals against Nigeria late last year.
Chelsea playmaker, Eden Hazard has sent a clear message intended to reassure manager, Antonio Conte and the fans of his commitment to the team. The Belgium international who spoke while on international assignment said he was ready to play in any area for the team provided that he is on the field. The message is coming as shocker to some as Hazard had previously criticized Conte over his tactics after the defeat to Manchester City.
There has been more forced withdrawal in the Super Eagles camp as Kelechi Iheanacho and Shehu Abdullahi are struggling with injuries ahead of the international friendly game against Serbia. Iheanacho is out with a fractured hand while Abdullahi has not recovered from injury.
Super Eagles duo, Jude Ighalo and left back, Elderson Echiejile has called on Nigerian fans to keep supporting the team ahead of Tuesday’s International friendly against Serbia.
In a telephone interview, Ighalo appealed to Nigerian fans to keep the support coming for the team against Serbia.
''We appreciate Nigerians, their support has been immense, but we need more prayers, and their unending support,''Ighalo told Brila FM.
Paul Aigbogun began his reign as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles coach with a 0-0 draw against the Junior Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly game at the El Borg Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt on Monday.
The game is part of the Flying Eagles preparations for the 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria captain Mikel Obi is disappointed he will not get the chance to represent the country in Tuesday’s friendly encounter against Serbia.
Mikel could not link up with his teammates in Wroclaw for Friday’s friendly game against Poland which they won 1-0 as he was sorting out his work permit in China, where plays for Chinese Premier League club Tiajin Teda.
The midfielder who has been capped 82 times by Nigeria will also miss the game against Serbia due to the same problem.
