Emenike to end 22-month goal drought

Super Eagles’ striker, Emmanuel Emenike has declared his readiness to
end a 22-month goal drought against Taifas Stars of Tanzania this
weekend in Dar es Salaam.
Many still remember that Emenike, a power –playing forward was top
scorer of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals in South Africa. His
four goals (against Burkina Faso, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali)
famously helped Nigeria to a third African title.
However, the Imo State –born Emenike, who recently moved from top
Turkish club, Fenerbahce to Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates, has
not scored for Nigeria since his two goals against Ethiopia in Addis
Ababa in October 2013 virtually ensured Nigeria’s place at the 2014
FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil.
“I look forward to scoring against Tanzania. I am very determined to
score again for Nigeria. I’m not happy for the long drought.
“The match in Tanzania is a must-win for us. I am very happy with our
Coach (Sunday Oliseh) and the assistants, and the approach to training
sessions. Their approach brings out the best from the players,”
Emenike said during the week.
The Super Eagles, on the same three points with Egypt, however have
one goal less than the Pharaohs, and will seek a handsome win in East
Africa to shoot clear at the top. The Pharaohs of Egypt are away to
Chad in N’djamena in the other match of Group G.