Vogts is confident over Nigeria's chances

Nigeria will be eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations if they lose to Mali and the Ivory Coast beat Benin in today's group-B make or mar encounter.

But Nigeria's German coach Berti Vogts believes the best is yet to come from his team, which was beaten 1-0 by the Ivory Coast in their opening game last Monday.

"My players have a good team spirit and I know they'll give everything they have to go through," said Vogts.

With Seydou Keita and Mahamadou Diarra in midfield, Mali have one of the strongest midfields in the competition.

The Eagles laboured to a 1-0 victory over Benin on Monday, but captain Keita warned Nigeria that they would have to overcome a Mali team that has a strong team spirit.

"There is a lot of solidarity within the team and in the Nations Cup, solidarity is a key element," said Keita.

Link | 2008-01-28 19:53
Azucaroso (Guadalajara, Mexico)

From the perspective of an ex-football player Nigeria ought to be considering a new coach regardless of what happens now at this championship.

List of coaches to replace Vogts if only the NFA is paying attention, well I know that they are not!

Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho

Frank Rikjard (too bad he is not available!)

French, or Brazilian. These are the options that will lead the team to be a contender in the World Cup.

Olusegun Ikuesan you heard it from here first...!
And you may quote me. Any other choice will result in what is happening right now.

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Vogts is confident over Nigeria's chances

Link | 2008-01-28 19:53 Azucaroso (Guadalajara, Mexico)

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Link | 2008-01-28 19:53
Azucaroso (Guadalajara, Mexico)