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I want Osaze,Yobo and Ike Uche included in the world cup squared – Jay Jay Okocha

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11 years ago

March 15, 2014

Augustin Okocha, former Super Eagles’ prolific midfielder,
on Saturday suggested the inclusion of Osaze Odemwingie,
Ikechukwu Uche and Joseph Yobo in the team to represent Nigeria at
the World Cup finals in Brazil.
Okocha told journalists in Lagos that the trio would apply their
experience for the team to perform well in Brazil.
“The three players have been an integral part of the Eagles for long
and they are also quality players that play regular competitive
matches in Europe.
“They are hardworking players that are aware of the challenges and
the expectations of the team in a World Cup competition, especially
Yobo and Odemwingie.
“Their experiences really matter in a World Cup setting, while
Uche’s call-up will be great because he has been a fantastic player yet
to feature at this level,’’ Okocha said.
The ex-international also lauded plans to feature young players in the
tournament, describing it as a positive development.
“The young players we parade have proved themselves by qualifying
for the World Cup in Brazil. They went ahead to win the 2013
African Nations Cup in South Africa.
“They are indeed players to write home about. However, the World
Cup is a different ball game, so they need to play at top level.
“The World Cup is a different ball game where experience and
discipline matter; so a blend of these young players with the older ones,
will yield good result,’’ he suggested.
The Brazil 2014 World Cup would begin on June 12.
The Super Eagles will be playing in Group F, alongside Argentina,
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran