In a surprise turn-around, Osaze Odemwingie has said that it was a mistake to fire Shuaibu Amodu and replace him with Lars Lagerback. Odemwingie was one of the players who spoke up against Amodu at the African Nations Cup in Angola, leading to the axing of the former BCC Lions coach. But after a disastrous World Cup where Nigeria finished bottom of a winnable group with just one point out…
Lars Lagerback admitted that he was not counting on Argentina to do them any favours in their unlikely bid to qualify for the second round of the World Cup. The Super Eagles need to beat South Korea by at least two goals and hope that Group B table-toppers Argentina beat Greece to ensure qualification after so far racking up two losses: 1-0 against Argentina and 2-1 against the Greeks. Lagerback,…
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback believes his team have a good chance of beating South Korea and making a remarkable progression to the last 16 at the World Cup despite losing their first two matches. Coach Lars Lagerback Nigeria must overcome South Korea on Tuesday night in Durban and need Argentina to beat Greece in the other Group B match in Polokwane to stage a stunning turnaround in their fortunes. “The…
Coach Lars Lagerback admits Nigeria are in a “very tough group” but is confident they can make an impact at the FIFA World Cup™. Argentina are the Super Eagles’ first opponents, while they are also due to meet South Korea and Greece in Group B. Nonetheless, the Swede is optimistic over this side’s chances. He said: “We have a very tough group, the quality of the opposition is very good…
Sani Kaita earned glowing praise from Nigeria boss Lars Lagerback after excelling in an unusual right wing position in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Colombia on Sunday night. Kaita was deployed on the right wing by and was largely instrumental in maintaining team shape and balance despite being a natural defensive midfielder. It was a display that left Lagerback impressed. “He was my man of the match,” the Swede…
Haruna Lukman drilled in a 25 yard daisy-cutter to secure a much more eye pleasing 1-1 draw for Nigeria against Colombia on Sunday at Milton Keynes. Technical Adviser Lars Lagerback made 10 changes to the side which turned out a forgetable 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, as he sought to get a closer look at more of his squad. The move looked to have backfired when Carlos Valdes took advantage…
John Mikel Obi arrived the Super Eagles camp on Friday morning, met with Lars Lagerback and trained with the team an hour later. The midfielder has been recuperating from a meniscus repair operation, and met with Lagerback on arrival at the camp to assure him of his fitness and readiness for the World Cup. Mikel has been certified fit by Chelsea and Nigeria medics, and arrived at the Nigeria training…