Emenike warns against underestimating Ethiopia Nigerias Emmanuel Emenike expects his teams second leg against Ethiopia will be tougher than the first despite having home-ground advantage. The 26-year-old striker will be one of the key players for Nigeria when they host Ethiopia on Saturday in Calabar for a spot at next years World Cup in Brazil. Emenike is in good form, having scored both goals as Nigeria won the first leg in Ethiopia 2-1 last month, while he was also the co-top scorer at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, which Nigeria won in February. Although Nigeria leads Ethiopia heading into Saturdays match, Emenike is not getting too carried away with his nations chances. The game in Calabar will be tougher for us than the one in Addis Ababa (in Ethiopia). We have to be careful and get ready for another big business in Calabar, Emenike told FIFA. Ethiopia is very good and they will be coming here with more tricks. So, we shouldnt see the first victory as the end of road. While Emenike has warned his teammates about Ethiopia, the striker is quietly confident about Nigerias chances of qualifying for Brazil 2014. I am glad to have played in the Nations Cup and won but I am dreaming of playing in my first World Cup for Nigeria, Emenike said. The Fenerbahce forward has rejected comparisons with Rashidi Yekini, a legend of Nigerian football who holds the countrys all-time international scoring record of 37 goals. Emenike has scored nine goals in 18 appearances for Nigeria since making his debut in 2011. GOAL.COM
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:57:43 +0000
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