Monaco Defender Elderson Echiejile To Captain Nigeria Against Corsica
Published: May 25, 2017
Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile will captain the Super Eagles in their international friendly against Corsica on Friday night, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced.
With the absence of substantive skipper Obi Mikel, Echiejile is the most experienced player in the squad, having made his Super Eagles debut eight years ago.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the left fullback and manager Gernot Rohr say they expect Corsica to put up a good fight to serve as preparation for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier with South Africa.
Echiejile said : ''We expect a physically competitive game to serve as preparation for our upcoming matches."
Rohr added : ''I have played against Corsica here before with other national teams. I expect good game and atmosphere."
The press conference was also attended by Corsica national team coach Jean Michel Cavalli and goalkeeper Nicolas Pennteau.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
With the absence of substantive skipper Obi Mikel, Echiejile is the most experienced player in the squad, having made his Super Eagles debut eight years ago.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the left fullback and manager Gernot Rohr say they expect Corsica to put up a good fight to serve as preparation for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier with South Africa.
Echiejile said : ''We expect a physically competitive game to serve as preparation for our upcoming matches."
Rohr added : ''I have played against Corsica here before with other national teams. I expect good game and atmosphere."
The press conference was also attended by Corsica national team coach Jean Michel Cavalli and goalkeeper Nicolas Pennteau.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
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