Kaita was deployed on the right wing by and was largely instrumental in maintaining team shape and balance despite being a natural defensive midfielder.
It was a display that left Lagerback impressed.
"He was my man of the match," the Swede said. "He was absolutely outstanding and I think he was miles ahead of everybody."
Lars, was however, less pleased with the manner of the Super Eagles giving up a 12th minute goal to Carlos Valdes.
"It is a calamity when a player loses a 1v1. I was not happy with the goal, but we have to work harder on that."
Overall though, the Swede was happy to see improvements.
"This is a big improvement from the last game. I have only trained this team for seven times, and they have shown good quality.
"I think they will improve more, and the team will do better when they play more."
Lagerback will name his final 23-man squad later on Monday.
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I thought some dudes say Kaita was horrible and wont make the final cut?
I was clearly impressed yesterday by Sanni's quality, both defensively and upfront!
However, i am deeply worried about our LFB positon where we seem stuck with Taiwo, who is calamitous in defense and the boyish Echejiele. Taiwo seems to be getting worse defensively and his lapses gave Adeleye plenty of covering up to do. Most of the Colombian attack came from his postion and the ease at which skillful, fast forward cuts through him is truly disturbing. God help us when he squares up against Messi or Aguero. I personally feel Lagerback should have tried out Kaita or even Ayila in the LFB position in one of the friendlies....
Kaita's role was to keep possession on the right flank and he did just that, who thought he could have played well in that position? It was Lars tactical brilliance and nothing else.
In all my fingers are still crossed because the statistics don't look impressive with just 2 draws, hopefully it'll be a good beginning.
Instead of putting the blame on your lazy Amodu who always sit on the bench to chew cola when other coaches are chewing gum.
Just look at Amodu's face do he look like a sports man? the answer is capital NO, rather he look like an egbe wedger, benin agboro, bob izua boy. if he is a coach let Insurance of Benin or Bendel United sign him, you call yourself Billion yet you don't have a cent upstairs. Kanu will ever remain as one of the best players ever to fly out on the green and white shirt of Nigeria, if you don't know much about his achievements you ask your elders.
YAKUBU MOST DROP....
YAKUBU MOST DROP....
YAKUBU MOST DROP....
Vincent Enyeama,Austin Ejide,Dele Aiyenuga.
Defenders:
Chidi Odiah,Onyekachi Apam,Taye Taiwo,Ederson Echiejile,Joseph Yobo,Danny Shittu,Rabiu Afolabi.
Midfielders:
Mikel Obi,Dickson Etuhu,Sanni Kaita,Kalu Uche,Kanu Nwankwo,Haruna Lukman.
Strikers:
Brown Ideye,Victor Anichebe,Osaze Odemwingie,Ike Uche,Obinna Nsofor,Chinedu Obasi,Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
This is my list of 23 man squad and i'm sure it's likely going to be the 23 man squad that Lars Lagerback will announce today.If anyone is doubting this squad,let me know asap.
Up Super Eagles.
But Hey the coach has spoken. Him and only him(Lars)Knows what he told him to play,him and only him knows if Kaita stuck to instructions,was not there so i cant judge Lars assessment on him.But personally i didnt like him on the Ball.