#Ethiopia vs #Nigeria as goal reported Five key battles that will define #Ethiopia-#Nigeria As the Super Eagles get ready for the first leg against the Antelopes on Sunday, Goal looks at which player showdowns could determine the outcome Oct 8, 2013 10:14:00 PM ANALYSIS By Babajide Alaka Ethiopia are a closely- knit team and play a lot of one-twos, especially in the midfield areas so it will be essential for Nigeria stars such as Ogenyi Onazi and John Obi Mikel to remain conscious of the movement around them. Goal beams a light on some key battles that could swing the tie in either team’s favour in this first leg knock-out game of the final stage of Caf qualification. OGENYI ONAZI v MINYAHEL TESHOME The real orchestrator for the Antelopes is 27- year-old Saint George midfielder, Minyahel Teshome. He is very nimble, extremely mobile and scored the goal that qualified his side for this match. Onazi (pictured, right) on the other hand is the engine of the Super Eagles and is tireless, whether marking opponents or trying to open defences from deep, while he also poses a goal threat. The more energetic of these two players will win the midfield battle. JOHN OBI MIKEL v ADANE GIRMA Adane Girma is another product of Saint George and likes to float between the lines of midfield and attack, an area in which Obi Mikel operates. But with it being an away match, Mikel has to restrict his attacking tendencies, as he does at Chelsea, to help Onazi win the midfield battle.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:06:11 +0000
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