African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will tomorrow (Saturday)by 2am Nigerian time embark on a hectic schedule with a friendly against fellow Confederations Cup qualifiers Mexico in Texan city Houston.
The injury-ravaged Super Eagles will play six matches within 24 days on three continents, and a further two if they reach the knockout stage of the World Cup dress-rehearsal.
Nigeria’s national football team players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the 2013 African Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO
Tomorrow’s friendly is part of preparations by the two teams ahead of their crucial Brasil 2014 world cup qualification and Confederation Cup ties.
It will be recalled that before the 2013 African Cup of Nation in South Africa, Super Eagles were completely written off. Nobody gave them a chance but against all odds, they showed zeal, character and determination to clinch the trophy.
The question now is: Can this resurrected and rejuvenated Eagles squad sustain the momentum? Can they replicate the good performance of AFCON during this their busy schedules despite injury worries? What do you think?
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