Nigeria coach
Stephen Keshi is confident the obvious inexperience of his team in the World
Cup will count for nothing as they are set to commence their campaign against
Iran on Monday evening.
Majority of
the players in Nigeria's 23-man squad have not played in the World Cup before.
But in a media parley tagged 'Hangout with Stephen Keshi' organized by
Globacom, the gaffer insisted that he has made a good selection and optimistic
of his team's chances.
"You
need experience in everything you do," the Big Boss said, adding that his
team has a good blend of youth and experience.
He noted that
many other teams at the World Cup have turned out with players who are also
making their debuts on the world stage.
"But in
other teams that are here, a lot of players are making their debut appearance
in the World Cup, so it's the same with Nigeria. Some of them are just playing
for the first time for their countries in the World Cup. But that does not mean
anything," Keshi insists.
On Iran's
reputation as a team with defensive depth, Keshi stated that his players will
find a solution to unlock the Team Melli's defence when both sides take to the
pitch today.
"We've
been discussing it with the players. Until today (Monday) by God's grace we
will find a solution to that."
Keshi also
confirmed that Kenneth Omeruo who was previously injured has made a full
recovery, but declined to state if the player will start against Iran.
Culled from
Kickoffnigeria
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