Speaking ahead of the team’s build up, the Franco-German insisted that measure has been put in place to sanction any erring players.
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Norbert Okolie, Chairman, SWAN Enugu State Chapter, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu that Nigerians should look out for outstanding performance in Russia.
He added that the current crop of players were not only active in their respective clubs, but showed total commitment during the qualifying series for the World Cup.
Kano Pillars forward Lokosa recording 18 goals as at Match day 21 is getting his first call up as well as Crotone of Italy striker, Nwankwo.
The list, according to the Super Eagles’ media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, will be made public and also be sent to FIFA to beat the submission deadline for the Mundial.
The 20-year-old, who was born in Chemnitz to Nigerian parents, has represented Germany at different youth levels but is uncapped at senior international level.
Nwosu, who was a member of the then Green Eagles squad that won the 1980 edition of the AFCON, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the players needed to work as a functional unit.
Speaking against the backdrop of the goalie’s displays in recent time with the national team, the Franco-German tactician opined that the Deportivo La Coruna pair of hands is not a complete package for the Mundial.
The former Burkina Faso handler also opined that the Super Eagles are pitched against tough teams in Russia, saying a lot of work must be done to put the team in shape ahead of the Mundial
Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr confirmed that Iheanacho had fractured his first metacarpal bone ahead of the game on Tuesday night.
The former Newcastle forward grabbed both goals in the second half of the tie.
Victor Moses’ second-half penalty saw off Poland on Friday but Nigeria were below par in front of a vociferous crowd in Wroclaw.
Speaking on the backdrop of beating former World champions, Argentina, and highly rated Polish team in friendlies, the Franco-German said victories do not guarantee Nigeria winning the global fiesta in Russia.
Nigeria’s manager, Gernot Rohr handed Turkish-based Williams Trost-Ekong the captain’s band against the Polish side, just as he opted for Leon Balogun, Shehu Abdullahi and Brian Idowu provide cover for Deportivo La Coruna’s Francis Uzoho in goal.
Ekong will alongside Leon Balogun, Shehu Abdullahi and Brian Idowu provide cover for Deportivo La Coruna’s Francis Uzoho in goal.
The Super Eagles are billed to take on the Polish national team at the Municipal Stadium, Wroclaw, Poland, on Friday, March 23.
The 20-year-old centre-back was born in Germany and has represented the European country at junior international level, but due to his heritage he would qualify to play for Nigeria.
Ebuehi is part of the 28-man squad drafted by Gernot Rohr for Nigeria’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Poland and Serbia.
The Franco-German gaffer maintained that other methods would be employed to stop the Argentine star as man-marking world class players is obsolete to the game.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the friendly matches are in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Russia.