Chelsea super stars, John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and France-based
central defender, Onyekachi Apam will not be part of this week’s
international friendly between Nigeria and Venezuela in Miami, Florida,
United States.
Head Coach, Stephen Keshi said Sunday that the trio had different
reasons for not being part of the game, but that should not bring fears
to Nigerians as capable replacements have already been named for the
encounter.
Mikel for instance has family matters to settle bothering on his future as a father, following some domestic accidents.
“Timber wolves player, Bright Dike, who stars in the MLS for
Timberwolves Fc has already been invited to play in his place and we are
sure that he will do well in the encounter, especially as he is based
in the United States," Keshi declared.
For Victor Moses, Sharks FC’s Gomo Onduku, who has been in splendid
form at the national camp has been drafted in and will be part of the
team that will travel Sunday night to Miami, Florida for the encounter
against Venezuela.
“I have been there before and we don’t have any grudges against players
withdrawing from international friendlies, especially when they are
compelled to do that but we want to be told on time so that we can make
replacements," Keshi declared on Sunday morning.
All other players invited for the encounter have since confirmed their
early arrival, even as the team jets out Sunday night via Delta Airlines
for the game that comes up on Wednesday night in Florida, USA.
NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, is expected to lead the delegation
for the friendly, that kickstarts Nigeria’s preparations for the 2013
African Cup of Nations to be hosted in South Africa.
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