WHAT HE SAID: "This is a game [against Sierra Leone] that is very important for the country because you only have to play it once, it's not a league game where you have the opportunity to play again," Awoniyi told Soccernet. "That is how I view every Super Eagles game, and if I travel to Liberia, that is the spirit I will bring to the match."You only have 90 minutes to play this game, so you must give it your all. Maybe you play again in September or somewhere close to that.
Of sure, Nigerians shouldn't have any other expectations than success. Since the players on our squad are of a high standard and have performed admirably for their club teams, I am hopeful that we will be able to bring the same spirit from our club teams home. No country can defeat the Super Eagles if we can bring them back.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: This is the 25-year-old's first appearance for the national team since September 2022. For a spot in the starting lineup, he must beat out Kelechi Iheanacho and inform Osimhen. Nigeria leads Group A with nine points, and one point will be enough to advance them to the Ivory Coast finals in January 2024.
WHAT COMES UP: The Super Eagles, who defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in the first match, will try to win both games.
