Even though not disappointed by the poor outing of the super Eagles in the ongoing FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil, former Super Eagles defender Benedict Iroha believes it is high time Coach Stephen Keshi brings back the experienced players.
The Super Eagles won only one game 6-1 against little-known Tahiti but lost the two subsequent games to Uruguay and Spain, 2-1 and 3-0 respectively.
According to Iroha who spoke in Abuja on Monday, key players like Osaze Odemwingie, Victor Anichebe, Ikechukwu Uche, Kalu Uche should be brought back to further strengthen the team.
His words, “I don’t think it is a difficult issue for Keshi to bring back Osaze Odemwingie, Victor Anichebe, Ikechukwu Uche, Kalu Uche to compliment the good work of Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses and others to further strengthen this team.
“I know Keshi is gradually working on this team so that we can blend the young and talented players that have doned well so far in this team. I am so sure that Keshi will recall them back to the team.
“We need Osaze and others back and I am happy that Osaze himself said it on his twitter handle that he wants to play for the Eagles again. So this a good omen”, he said.
On theEagles performan in Brazil, he had this to say, “To be honest with you I am very impressed with the performance of the boys in the Confederation Cup. They were never disgraced in all the three matches they played before being eliminated.
“They played a good match against Tahiti and also played beautifully against star studded Uruguay. They could have even won the game if not for poor marksmanship most especially in the first half. This was later repeated in the third group match against Spain.
“Eagles could have wrapped up things in the first half but couldn’t convert the begging chances created against the world Champions. So in all I think Nigeria played impressively and showed the world that we have got quality. As we know Team Coach Stephen Keshi is still
building this team and the Eagles can only get better with time”.
Meanwhile, the players and officials are expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday.
