Eddy Ogenyi Onazi, a midfielder for Nigeria in the World Cup, is confident that the Super Eagles B will easily defeat the Black Galaxies of Ghana in their next matchup in Algeria early next year as they compete for a berth at the 7th African Nations Championship.
Onazi, who spent significant time working with the 2018 CHAN runners-up in Abuja, expressed his satisfaction with the players' calibre and fitness as well as the coaching staff's calibre.
He said: “I think the coaches have put together a very strong team that is capable of nicking the ticket at the expense of Ghana. I have seen the players are very fit and good enough to make Nigeria proud. I know Coach Salisu Yusuf is well-informed in the domestic league and has assembled the best players in the league, and I can also see that the other members of the technical crew are positioned to help the Head Coach.”
The former Lazio player featured in the team’s first friendly match against Mahanaim FC which the Eagles came from two goals down to win 3-2.
“It was a very good test for the Eagles. They are preparing for a very big game and I liked the level of the game. We had to fight back to win,” he said about the game.
Onazi is warming up in Abuja for another club outside the country.
“I am actually here to collect my passport to travel and then I heard the team was training here. I like the opportunity to train at this high level and so I grabbed it. It is the best way to stay fit.”
The Eagles B have continued their build-up for the matches against the Galaxies of Ghana billed for Sunday, 28th August in Cape Coast and Saturday, 3rd September in Abuja.
The winner on aggregate will qualify for Algeria 2023.