THE EAGLES ARE READY: Keshi says...

It’s our World Cup final, says Keshi

Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo, were back
fully in training Saturday afternoon, after initial
fears about their possible readiness for the
game against Spain Sunday.
The third player who was on the injury list,
Nnamdi Oduamadi, was already 60 per cent
ready as at press time.

He is expected to have a late fitness test
Sunday morning ahead of the game and
indications are that he would be ready for the
match.

Head Coach Stephen Keshi, who was happy
with the cheery news, thanked the medical
crew for a job well done. He told the world's
media that he expects all his 22 players will be
fit, while regretting the absence of Lazio
midfield man, Ogenyi Onazi, who was out due
to injury prior to the tournament.

The Eagles last training session at the venue
of the game was mild and easy as the
coaching crew decided to take it easy with the
players to avoid any knocks.
Speaking after training, Keshi said the game is
like a World Cup final to the Eagles, as he
expects his boys to take the fight to the World
and European champions.
“We respect Spain but we don’t fear them and
I think as African champions we deserve some
respect ourselves, but we will give the game
our all and hope it would be enough to take us
to the next stage of the tournament."