Eagles need solid defence to be victorious, says Adepoju

Former Super Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju, has charged manager Gernot Rohr to ensure he build a solid defence line that would curtail the antics of the Algerians in Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

Adepoju who is of the opinion that the battle to get three points from the North Africa would be tough, charged Rohr to select only players based on current form for the encounter, saying that losing at home in the qualifiers campaign counts a lot.

He advised the Super Eagles to go for goals to enable the team be in a vintage position in the group.

The one time Racing Satander of Spain player noted that the Eagles should approach the match with high level of tactical in-depth, as the Algerians are not push overs in Africa football.

He enjoined the players to play as a team, adding that any form of complacency in the tie would disorganize the team.

“Eagles should ensure they play as a team to ensure the Algerians don’t run away with a victory in Uyo. Rohr should build a solid defense that would curtail every move by the North Africans.

“Our players must be careful that playing against one of the big teams in Africa needs total commitment and concentration through out the duration of the game. Victory for the Eagles would go a long way to keep Nigeria on the right track to get the 2018 World Cup ticket,” Adepoju said.