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Versatile Ogu Ready for World Cup Challenge, Confident in Super Eagles’ Success
Hapoel Beer-Sheva midfielder, John Ogu, has affirmed his versatility and readiness to embrace any role assigned to him by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr in Nigeria’s pursuit of success at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, as reported by Completesportsnigeria.com.
In the highly competitive midfield, where numerous players vie for limited spots, Ogu remains undaunted, stating, “Call me defensive or attacking midfielder and you won’t be wrong. I am a midfielder, and I’m ready to take up any role in Super Eagles just to ensure we succeed.”
Refusing to be entangled in controversies surrounding Rohr’s preference for Onazi Ogenyi as the starting midfielder alongside Mikel Obi and Wilfred Ndidi, Ogu remains focused and unswayed by his substitute role, emphasizing his commitment to the team’s overall victory.
Ogu expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make a significant impact in Russia, citing Rohr’s words of encouragement as pivotal in fostering unity within the squad, a crucial element contributing to the Super Eagles’ recent successes.
“I’m really encouraged by those words coming from the manager. We will always work together as a team, and I’m not really bothered about my substitute role in the team because all that matters now is victory,” Ogu affirmed.
With an unwavering belief in the Super Eagles’ potential, Ogu concluded, “We believe we can do it at the World Cup, God willing,” underlining the team’s collective determination to excel on the global stage.
