Eagles ready for Mali challenge, says Yusuf

Interim Head coach of the Super Eagles Salisu Yusuf has declared his team’s readiness to secure victory when they battle their Malian counterparts in Friday’s international friendly match at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen, France.

Despite working with a relatively young team in three training session, Yusuf who is assisted by Imama Amapakabo and Kennedy Boboye said the team is ready.

“Yes, we have had only three training sessions. But they were very good sessions and the team has bonded very well. We expect to go all out even though it is a friendly match.

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“We are working with players who have self –belief and there is excellent team spirit.”

Players in camp are Odion Ighalo, Ogenyi Onazi, Brown Ideye, Carl Ikeme, Alex Iwobi, Abdullahi Shehu, Umar Aminu, Kingsley Madu, Moses Simon, Elderson Echiejile, Leon Balogun, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Musa Muhammed, Etebo Oghenekaro, Babatunde Michael, Raheem Lawal, Gbenga Arokoyo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Daniel Akpeyi and William Troost Ekong.

Only two players, namely Turkey –based defender Kenneth Omeruo and Belgium –based midfielder Wilfred Ndidi were being expected as at Thursday afternoon.

The Super Eagles are expected to leave for Luxembourg City on Saturday, to play that country’s senior national team on Tuesday night.

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