Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi is looking for goals against Zambia
Eagles set sights on Zambia
Posted: 2011-11-15 12:05
Joseph Yobo's record-equalling 86 caps has become a big talking point in the build-up to Tuesday's international friendly match, but it is goals that Stephen Keshi will be interested in.
The new Nigeria coach saw his wards carve out a plethora of chances in another friendly against Botswana without scoring, and Keshi will want to see more penetration and efficiency in front of goal.
Strikers Emmanuel Emenike, Brown Ideye, Ike Uche, Ahmed Musa, Edward Ofere and co now need to get their finishing boots on and make those chances count.
Zambia have named a strong squad, and with returnee coach Herve Renard back, are looking as strong as they have ever been.
Never easy pickings for the Super Eagles, the Chipolopolo have grown even stronger in recent years.
The Super Eagles needed penalties to edge them out of the 2010 African Nations Cup in Angola, and it is a safe bet to say that a draw is not what the Copper Bullets are in Kaduna for.
Collins Mbesuma, Isaac Chansa, Felix and Chris Katongo are all amongst the squad in Benin, and Keshi is rightfully wary.
"This is a very good team, and we must respect them. But we must play our game and get goals," he said.
The Super Eagles have fallen off their 90s pedestal in recent years and Keshi, leader of that generation of superstar players, is keen to bring those days back.
"Now, we are starting from the beginning, and we have to work our way up to get our respect back.
"We played a good game against Botswana, now it is time to carry on against Zambia," he told his wards.
Kick-off is at 5pm at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. The game will also be live on SuperSport and AIT.



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