Coach Finidi George will have a great chance to test out new players and evaluate his team during today’s friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mali. It’s possible that periphery players will gain important playing time because the emphasis will be on fostering team togetherness and trying out new strategies. For this game, interim coach Finidi George ought to think about benching these two players. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
1. Stanley Nwabili:
Nwabili is a talented goalkeeper, but he is still relatively inexperienced at the international level despite his impressive performance at the just concluded AFCON. With Francis Uzoho vying for the starting position, this match could be a chance to give them some game time and possibly boost his confidence ahead of the upcoming 2026 world cup qualifiers.
2. Alex Iwobi
Iwobi remains a key player for the Super Eagles, but his influence on the game has dipped recently. This match could be an opportunity to test a new attacking formation or give a chance to a youngster hungry to prove himself.
However, the decision of whether to bench Nwabili and Iwobi lies with Coach Finidi George. The friendly presents a golden opportunity to assess the squad’s depth and experiment with tactics. While their experience is valuable, including fringe players could be a strategic move to build a stronger and more competitive Super Eagles team for future tournaments.
That’s a good idea
Am sure super eagles will surely perform better in the next International friendly match by God grace.