FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Dele Ajiboye for Cameroon match, Daniel Akpeyi injured
Ikechukwu Ezenwa will start in goal for the Super Eagles against Cameroon in Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cracker in Uyo.
We stand together, in solidarity with our goalkeeper @Carl_Ikeme. We believe he will overcome this challenge and join us again very soon. pic.twitter.com/ABP3zYBjhk
— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 30, 2017
Ikechukwu Ezenwa:
It is a huge responsibility to represent Nigeria. I thank the coaches for this opportunity. I will not disappoint.” pic.twitter.com/FdqDi9IWrQ— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 30, 2017
The FC Ifeanyi Ubah shot-stopper captained Nigeria’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) squad that eliminated Benin Republic to qualify for next year’s continental finals in Kenya.
This was announced at the team’s press conference held at the Ibom Meridien Hotel, Uyo on Wednesday.
Captain @mikel_john_obi:
“The World Cup is the biggest stage in football. You can never have enough of it. We want to be in Russia 2018.” pic.twitter.com/7uyTGJdDFl— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 30, 2017
South Africa –based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, who was in goal in the November 2016 3-1 win over Algeria at the same venue, has finally been ruled out of action on Friday as a result of injury.
Coach Gernot Rohr:
“We want the fans to turn out and fill up the stadium early on Friday to support us to victory. We need them.” pic.twitter.com/1uUxhz36lf— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 30, 2017
Former junior international Dele Ajiboye, who is number one goal –tender for Nigeria Professional Football League table –toppers Plateau United, has been called in to replace Akpeyi.
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