Worries mount for Super Eagles as Sunday Oliseh expresses concerns over midfield absence ahead of AFCON 2023 clash

Former Nigeria worldwide, Sunday Oliseh, has voiced his apprehension in regards to the Tremendous Eagles’ midfield scenario within the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com stories.

The priority stems from the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, who was initially a part of the squad however needed to withdraw as a consequence of a lingering muscular concern.

Oliseh emphasised the pivotal position of a strong defensive midfielder and expressed fear in regards to the crew’s midfield energy, underscoring the importance of such gamers in main tournaments.

“Statistics have confirmed to us within the Fifa Technical Committee that each membership or nation that wins main tournaments have a strong defensive midfielder as a result of it is rather, crucial.

“That is among the most ungrateful roles you’ve got in soccer. I’m apprehensive in regards to the midfield, we could possibly be lean.” Oliseh stated in an interview in Channels TV as quoted by Every day Submit.

“The second I heard Ndidi was injured, that is going to be an issue, that is Africa Cup of Nations. There are going to be duels, onerous tackles if you take a look at the groups which can be coming at us.

“If you will have offensive gamers like we’ve, you can’t afford to play with out strong defensive midfielders.”

By Olujimi Dare Ogun