Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama is expected to lead several established Eagles stars to Tanzania for AFCON 2017 qualifier against the Taifa Stars.
Coach Sunday Oliseh
As Super Eagles new head coach, Sunday Oliseh faces his first test in his fresh job which is the AFCON 2017 qualifier against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, they have been information leaks about footballers that will make his line-up. Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama is expected to lead several established Eagles stars in their next match.
According to the Vanguard, Oliseh is expected to release his list of invited players for the game against Tanzania in the second week of August with the foreign-based professionals expected to join the team in Tanzania. Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is ruled out of the encounter after his dismissal against Chad last month, but there will be a return for Enyeama, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses.
“From the way Oliseh spoke about Enyeama in our meetings, it tells you that the coach wants him to play a huge role in his team building for the Eagles” a top source disclosed.
“He said the experience of Enyeama is needed by the team but he also highlighted on the need to install discipline in the team.” The top sources also revealed: “We may not be seeing too many new faces in the Eagles from the start, but I think what Oliseh wants to do is change the mentality of the team because he believes the Eagles can win every match.”