Former Tremendous Eagles coach Samson Siasia has weighed in on the present state of Nigeria’s nationwide soccer workforce, highlighting the absence of a inventive playmaker.
In line with Siasia, regardless of the abundance of expertise, together with attackers like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Taiwo Awoniyi, the Tremendous Eagles nonetheless lack a participant with the imaginative and prescient and playmaking talents paying homage to Jay-Jay Okocha.
Talking on Lagos Talks, Siasia expressed his perception that Alex Iwobi, whereas a proficient participant, just isn’t the best substitute for Okocha within the inventive midfield position. “We don’t have an offensive midfield participant that can provide the final move to the strikers,” Siasia stated.
He added that Iwobi, regardless of his capabilities, has not been in a position to fill the important position of a playmaker who can ship decisive passes and rating targets.
“Iwobi cannot play that place. He’s a superb participant, however he’s not doing as a lot as he’s alleged to as an offensive participant, ” Siasia added.
Siasia identified that Nigeria’s defence and different midfield positions are stable, however the workforce continues to be looking for a participant who can each create and rating, very similar to Okocha did throughout his profession.
He burdened that this lacking component is essential for the Tremendous Eagles to dominate and win video games extra convincingly.