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Nigeria v South Korea Preview

Mark_S — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:12:03 +0000

Nigeria have a number of defensive injury concerns for this match with a South Korea side determined to qualify for the next round of the 2010 World Cup Finals.

Nigeria head coach Lars Lagerback will be without midfielder Sani Kaita, who was sent off for a needless challenge in Nigeria’s previous match against Greece.

Rated extremely doubtful, however, are left backs Taye Taiwo, who has a groin strain, and Uwa Echiejile. If neither is fit, youngster Dele Adeleye could deputise in an unfamiliar role.

Upfront Victor Obinna could be dropped in favour of an Obafemi Martins and Aiyegbeni Yakubu strike partnership.

South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo’s team need only a point to qualify if Argentina beat Greece and is unlikely to deviate from the 4-2-3-1 that has served his side well so far.

Monaco forward Park Chu-young will lead the line, with attacking support coming from Manchester United man Park Ji-sung and Bolton’s Lee Chung-yong.

KICK-OFF: TUESDAY JUNE 22nd 19:30 GMT

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Greece vs Nigeria Preview

Mark_S — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:43:30 +0000

Centre back Sotirios Kyrgiakos is set to return for Greece, while winger Peter Odemwingie could start for Nigeria.

Odemwingie came on as a substitute in the match against Argentina and performed well and is set to replace Haruna in midfield.

Left back Taye Taiwo, who sustained an minor injury in Nigeria’s opener against Argentina, is expected to be fit enough to start for Lars Lagerback’s side.

Lagerback is unlikely to make any further changes from the side that started against Argentina.

Greece manager Otto Rehhagel will bring Kyrgiakos into central defence after a poor showing in the opening game against South Korea. The Liverpool defender will replace Papadopoulos.

Elsewhere, Rehhagel is likely to give his underperforming players a second chance, with Karagounis again skippering the side despite his early substitution in the opening match.

KICK OFF: THURSDAY JUNE 17th 15:00 GMT

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Nigeria : World Cup Squad (Provisional)

Nick Lewis — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:58:11 +0000

New Nigeria world cup coach Lars Lagerback has recalled two Premier League based strikers in his provisional 30 man Nigeria world cup squad.

While Everton’s Victor Anichebe and Portsmouth’s John Utaka are back in the squad, Hull City midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has been left out. Lagerback has called up no less than eight strikers, but Obafemi Martins and veteran Kanu are nominally included as midfielders.

Full Nigeria Provisional World Cup 2010 Squad

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Dele Ayenugba, Bassey Akpan, Austin Ejide

Defenders: Taye Taiwo, Uwa Elderson, Chidi Odiah, Joseph Yobo, Onyekachi Apam, Danny Shittu, Dele Adeleye, Rabiu Afolabi, Terna Suswan

Midfielders: Nwankwo Kanu, Obafemi Martins, Ike Uche, Brown Ideye, Kalu Uche, Victor Obinna Nsofor, Dickson Etuhu, Mikel Obi, Lukman Haruna, Yusuf Ayila, Sani Kaita

Strikers: Yakubu Ayegbeni, Victor Anichebe, Chinedu Obasi, John Utaka, Osaze Odemwingie, Peter Utaka

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