The atmosphere in the Super Eagles camp is tensed, as the 23-Man team invited by Coach Gernot Rohr to prosecute the Group C encounter of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Central African Republic are battle ready in getting the maximum point.
By 5pm Nigeria Time today, Thursday 7th October, 2021, the Super Eagles will trade tackles with their Central African Republic opponent at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, with the sole aim of getting victory.
According to Rohr, “The team is in top shape and are ready to put smiles on the faces of their fans by getting the needed victory”.
Having won their two previous qualifying matches against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in Mindelo and Liberia in Lagos, the three time African Cup of Nations Champion sit atop their Group with Six point, while their opponent today have One point from their draw with Cape Verde.
Possible line up for the Super Eagles in the crunchy tie are; Maduka Okoye in goal, Leon Balogun, William Troost Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina and Jamiu Collins in the defense set up.
In the midfield, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon and Ahmed Musa, while Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho would spearhead the attacking line.
Newly invited Taiwo Awoniyi of Union Berlin Football Club of Germany could make his debut, likewise Calvin Bassey depending on the way the game turn out to be.