Super Eagles gear up for friendly against Czech

Spread the love

The Super Eagles continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an encounter against another European nation

Nigeria continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with a friendly hosted in Austria against the Czech Republic on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles faced England at Wembley at the weekend, losing 2-1, despite a spirited effort.

And they step up their planning for the tournament against more European opposition, as they prepare to take on Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in Russia.
The Czechs were well beaten by Australia in their last outing, losing 4-0, and will hope to bounce back against the Super Eagles.

AS Roma starlet Patrick Schick will start on the right flank, while Derby County striker Matej Vydra should also feature, having scored 21 goals in the Championship last season.

Potential Czech Republic starting XI: Koubek; Boril, Kalas, Jugas, Novak; Darida, Husbauer; Schick, Barak, Kopic; Vydra.
Alex Iwobi impressed against England, scoring Nigeria’s goal, and should be given another chance to catch the eye here.

Odion Ighalo led the line against the Three Lions, but Kelechi Iheanacho will hope for an opportunity to show what he can do ahead of the World Cup getting underway.

Potential Nigeria starting XI: Uzohu; Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Idowu; Moses, Obi Mikel, Ndidi, Onazi, Iwobi; Iheanacho