Nigeria vs Sudan: Crucial 2015 CAN Qualifier Preview
Nigeria is in a precarious position as they face Sudan in Calabar on Wednesday. After a poor start to their campaign, with just one point from their first two matches and a disappointing loss to Sudan last Saturday, the Super Eagles find themselves fighting for survival in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. A defeat or even a draw could all but eliminate them from qualification, so a win is absolutely necessary for coach Stephen Keshi and his men.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
Nigeria:
Goalkeeper: Vincent Enyeama
Defenders: Ogenyi Onazi, Kenneth Omeruo, Godfrey Oboabona, Jamilu Oshaniwa
Midfielders: Sunday Mba, John Mikel Obi, Raheem Akpan
Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Michael Olanare, Emmanuel Emenike
Sudan:
Goalkeeper: El Hadi
Defenders: El Hadj, Rayah, Gaafar, Faris
Midfielders: Kamar, Shigail, Amare
Forwards: Tahir, Bakri, Jizoli
Key Points to Watch:
Nigeria’s Motivation: With no margin for error, Nigeria will need to put together their best performance to secure a crucial win.
Sudan’s Challenge: Having already pulled off an upset in the first leg, Sudan will look to maintain their momentum and continue their strong position in the group.
For Nigeria, it’s a must-win to avoid an early exit from the tournament they’ve historically dominated. The pressure is high, but with players like Enyeama and Musa, they will be hoping to turn things around.
