Brighton's Balogun Or Chelsea's Omeruo : Who Should Partner Troost-Ekong Vs Seychelles
Published: March 16, 2019
Nigeria's invited players will begin to find their route to the Super Eagles camp in two days time as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles.
The team have already booked their place at the upcoming AFCON tournament, but they need to tackle the African minnows next weekend.
Though the encounter is just a mere formality, Gernot Rohr will surely have a headache selecting his starting XI for the game.
William Troost Ekong is certainly set to retain his spot in the team due to his fine and consistent performance for Serie A side Udinese.
The question that must be answered by Rohr before the game is — who should partner Ekong between Leon Balogun and Kenneth Omeruo
Leon Balogun has been Ekong's partner since Rohr replaced Sunday Oliseh at the helm of affairs, but he could be dropped to the bench against Seychelles for one reason.
With only eight games under his belt in the Premier League, the former Mainz 05 star isn't seeing regular action with Brighton & Hove which has affected his fitness level and form.
One the contrary, Chelsea star Kenneth Omeruo, who is on loan at Spanish side Leganes, is one of the most constant names in Mauricio Pellegrino's starting line-up and that has improved his overall display.
The former Flying Eagles star appears more stronger than ever and he surely deserves a place at the heart of defence.
Ibukun Italoye
The team have already booked their place at the upcoming AFCON tournament, but they need to tackle the African minnows next weekend.
Though the encounter is just a mere formality, Gernot Rohr will surely have a headache selecting his starting XI for the game.
William Troost Ekong is certainly set to retain his spot in the team due to his fine and consistent performance for Serie A side Udinese.
The question that must be answered by Rohr before the game is — who should partner Ekong between Leon Balogun and Kenneth Omeruo
Leon Balogun has been Ekong's partner since Rohr replaced Sunday Oliseh at the helm of affairs, but he could be dropped to the bench against Seychelles for one reason.
With only eight games under his belt in the Premier League, the former Mainz 05 star isn't seeing regular action with Brighton & Hove which has affected his fitness level and form.
One the contrary, Chelsea star Kenneth Omeruo, who is on loan at Spanish side Leganes, is one of the most constant names in Mauricio Pellegrino's starting line-up and that has improved his overall display.
The former Flying Eagles star appears more stronger than ever and he surely deserves a place at the heart of defence.
Ibukun Italoye
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