Winning the match would see the Eagles book their spot in next year’s finals in Ivory Coast. Omeruo expects tough clash in Monrovia
The Super Eagles lost to Guinea-Bissau previously in a doubleheader in Abuja before going on to win them in Bissau. When asked what lesson the team can learn from that encounter, Omeruo said; “To stay focused. The game is in the past. We lost at home but won away and were top of the group as well so I think we are in a good position just to go there and win.
“I’m ready to play if chosen. At the end of the day, it is a team and a team we have to go there with one mind, hoping to win the game.” Omeruo currently plies his trade with Leganes in the Spanish Segunda Division and has been capped 60 times for Nigeria, winning the AFCON title in 2013 in South Africa.
Since making his international debut in 2013, the former Chelsea man has played at three AFCON tournaments , two FIFA World Cups and the 2013 FIFA Confederation Cup.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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