The Super Eagles are battle ready to pick all three points off
Guinea’s Syli Nationale today in order to make sure of top spot in Group
C and guarantee qualification for the quarter finals of the 4th African
Nations Championship.
On Sunday, the Eagles arrived in beautiful border district of Rubavu,
venue of their clash with the Syli Nationale, after a three –hour road
trip from Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. They are lodged at the Gorilla
Hotel, close to the Kivu Beach.
The team had its first training session in Rubavu on Sunday, and on
Monday, the team had a feel of today’s match venue, The Rubavu Stadium.
According to the team’s Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, all 23 players
who made the trip are in excellent physical and mental shape ahead of
the crucial West African derby with the tricky Guineans. Sunday-Oliseh
Coach Sunday Oliseh praised the players for their brave performance
against the very experienced Tunisian side on Friday and promised that
the team will put out another high level display when they file out
today.
Victory by any margin on Tuesday will guarantee the Eagles top spot
in Group C, and a quarter –final date with the second placed team in
Group D. A draw would be enough for qualification, as Nigeria has a
two–point margin on second–placed Guinea and Tunisia, but should Tunisia
achieve a high–score win over Niger Republic, top spot may not be
guaranteed.
Guinea have drawn each of their two matches 2-2, against Tunisia and
Niger Republic, coming from behind each time. They pose a big threat
because of the skill and guile of their strikers.
Nigeria forward Chisom Chikatara, on four goals, will pose the
biggest threat to the Guineans at the Rubavu Stadium. His excellent
positioning can get him the goals to be top scorer of this championship.
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