The Academica midfielder is relishing the prospect of
qualifying for the World Cup to once more play against the world's top sides
having gained valuable experience this term
With the argument still raging whether the Super Eagles
had a good tournament in Brazil, one of the protagonists, John Ogu told Goal
that the experience will serve the national team very well in the coming
months.
Ogu returned with the team following their early exit
after two losses to Uruguay and Spain in Brazil last week.
“The Confederations Cup was a great experience for me
personally and to my football career and for the team,” Ogu told Goal.
The Academica midfielder started the game against Uruguay
and came on for the other two – against Tahiti and Spain. He said playing
against Spaniards Xavi and Andres Iniesta was an experience that will help him
get better.
“It was great coming on against Spain because I like
watching most of their players and playing on the same pitch with them gave me
goose bumps.
“This was a great learning experience for me and the
other guys. The Eagles will only get better from now on because we now better understand
the challenge we will face in 2014 by God’s grace when we come back for the
World Cup,” he added.
The 24-year old midfielder said he will be taking some
weeks off the game to relax with family and friends and then to pre-season with
his Portuguese club.
“Right now, my focus is firmly on playing for Academica
next season but you never know in football. I do not worry about transfer
speculations.”
Ogu also spoke about the must-win encounter against
Malawi in September which will qualify the Eagles for the last round of African
qualifiers.
“I think with what we have seen [in Brazil] and with our
performances against top sides, we know that we have to win to get to the next
stage and that is the only thing on our mind,” Ogu concluded.
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