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Super Eagles Ready to Take on Croatia’s Modric, Rakitic, and Kovacic; John Ogu Fearless Against Messi
Nigeria’s midfield maestro, John Ogu, has exuded confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to contain Croatia’s formidable midfield trio in their opening Group D clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ogu made this assertion on Twitter while responding to questions about the Croatian stars’ performance in the recent El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The Barcelona versus Real Madrid match ended in a 3-0 victory for Barcelona, with goals from Luiz Suarez, Lionel Messi (penalty), and Aleix Vidal. Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic played the full 90 minutes, while Mateo Kovacic was substituted by Gareth Bale in the 72nd minute. Nigeria will also face Argentina and debutantes Iceland in Group D.
When asked about the Croatian midfielders’ performance, Ogu confidently stated, “We have good midfielders who will fight and challenge them. I am just one of them too if I am called up.” He further acknowledged the quality of the Croatian stars, stating, “These are top midfielders with different qualities. It’s no fluke playing for Barcelona and Madrid. They are all solid players. It is not going to be easy for both teams, but I can tell you we will challenge them.”
Ogu’s fearlessness extends beyond the Croatian midfielders, as he boldly claimed, “I don’t fear any player in this life!” when asked about facing Argentina superstar Lionel Messi.
The Hapoel Beer-Sheva midfielder’s comments demonstrate the unwavering belief within the Super Eagles camp that they have the necessary talent and determination to compete against some of the world’s best players. With Ogu’s confidence and the team’s collective spirit, Nigeria aims to make a strong impression at the World Cup and prove their mettle on the global stage.
As the Super Eagles prepare to face Croatia in their opening match on June 16th, fans eagerly anticipate an intense battle between two talented sides. The clash between Nigeria’s midfielders and Croatia’s star trio promises to be an intriguing contest, with both teams vying for victory in Group D.
With Nigeria’s youthful exuberance and hunger for success, coupled with the experience and skill of their opponents, Group D is set to be a captivating spectacle. Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the start of the tournament to witness these enthralling encounters and see which teams will emerge victorious.
