Friendlies: Tadic Names Super Eagle's Player That Will Wreak Havoc In Nigeria Vs Serbia match

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Friendlies: Tadic Names Super Eagle's Player That Will Wreak Havoc In Nigeria Vs Serbia match

‎Serbia and Southampton midfielder, Dušan Tadić has revealed that the international friendly match against Nigeria will be a tough challenge.

Tadić, however, fears that the likes of Chelsea’s Victor Moses and Leicester City duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi would wreak havoc when both nations clash on Tuesday in North London.

Serbia lost 2-1 to Morocco in Turin last Friday and Tadic has emphasized that they will face a more physical and better opponent tomorrow.

”Morocco and Nigeria are good teams, they qualified for the World Cup due to their quality,” Tadic told the official website of the Serbian Federation.

”Nigeria has a lot of good players, we expect a very big game, physically very demanding. So, we must prepare well and make everything look better than against Morocco.

”Several players of Nigeria also appear in the Premier League.

”They have players in Leicester, Chelsea. They are physically dominant, fast, strong and will be a good opponent. It is for us to achieve a positive result,” he added.

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Friendlies: Echieijile, Igalo Send Strong Message To Nigerian Fans Ahead Of Friendly Match Against Serbia

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Friendlies: Echieijile, Igalo Send Strong Message To Nigerian Fans Ahead Of Friendly Match Against Serbia

‎Super Eagles stars, Odion Ighalo and Elderson Echieijile have sent strong message to Nigerian fans ahead of the international friendly match with Serbia on Tuesday night.

The duo called on Nigerian fans to keep supporting the team.

”We appreciate Nigerians; their support has been immense, but we need more prayers, and their unending support,” Ighalo told Brila FM.

”The fans’ support have been really great for the team,” he added.

Echiejile also appreciated the fans for their support so far, urging for more.

”Nigerians have been really fantastic with their support, and we are hoping to get more from them,” Echiejile stated.

He added, ”Currently, we are happy things are positive, and we are working hard for things to be better in each game.

”And whenever I get called upon, I am always ready to give my best, even though we are playing a friendly game, its a time to test the players, and whenever called upon, I always give my best.”

The Super Eagles will face Serbia in North London tomorrow after beating Poland on home soil on Friday.

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Friendlies: Super Eagle Head Coach, Gernot Rohr Speaks On Nigeria Vs Serbia Match

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Friendlies: Super Eagle Head Coach, Gernot Rohr Speaks On Nigeria Vs Serbia Match

‎Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has said that the injuries ravaging his squad is an opportunity for other players to take their chance.

Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho and Bursaspor defender Shehu Abdullahi will miss Tuesday night’s friendly between Nigeria and Serbia due to injuries.

Iheanacho fractured his right hand, while Abdullahi has a hamstring complaint.

The former Manchester City forward trained away from the main group along with Okechukwu Gabriel, Stephen Eze and Oghenekaro Etebo, who also did not take part in the main session.

“He (Iheanacho is out) but that is an opportunity for other players to come in and prove what they can do,” Rohr said during his pre-match conference on Monday.

The German also stated that he is pleased with the two goalkeepers in the team, but rued Daniel Akpeyi’s absence.

He said: “One of our goalkeepers (Akpeyi) had a problem with entry visa but so far I’m pleased with the two we have here. Ezenwa and Uzoho.

“At the moment, I’m satisfied with the young one (Uzoho). Before he arrived, we were a young team and he’s here now and it’s good for the future.

“Other players in the team are helping him to do well in terms of positioning during corners.”

On the game, Rohr added: “The result is not the most important thing for us. It’s what we can see, learn and what the players can do. The players need competition and I think they are getting it.”

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