Eneramo challenges Lagerback
08 March, 2010 02:15:00 BEN ALOZIE
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Eneramo •To break Euro-based players influence in Eagles As Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback settles down to the challenge of building a formidable World Cup team for the country, Esperance of Tunisia striker, Michael Eneramo has advised the Swede to spread his search for quality players beyond Europe.



Eneramo, who was dropped from Nigeria’s squad to the last Nations Cup in Angola for inexplicable reasons said that the over-bearing influence of Europe-based players in the Super Eagles denies quality players in other leagues across the world from getting a chance into the national team.

"It’s a fresh challenge for Nigeria to build a good team. The new Technical Adviser made an interesting observation that the best players were not playing for Nigeria. I believe he was speaking the minds of many Nigerians who share his view. But I think he has made a point here and his appointment is a challenge to get the best for the country.

"Perhaps, the biggest challenge he may face is to avoid the influence of some big name players in Europe. Nigeria is blessed with good players all over the world. It is unfortunate that there has been this notion that only players in Europe are the best for the national team.

There are several players in African leagues who are doing great by all standards but are not given their deserved recognition during selections for the Super Eagles. I wish Lagerback and his assistants would give some players in Africa the chance to prove themselves.

Expressing confident that he will make the Super Eagles squad to the World Cup in June, Eneramo said he is working very hard in his club to be at his peak in anticipation of a call-up to the national team camp.

"I have been maintaining top performance in my club. I am confident to make the Super Eagles team to the World Cup. I want to play in the World Cup. I hope the new manager will give me a chance", he said.

Eneramo made it 11 goals in 14 matches in the Tunisia Premier League last week when his double strike gave Esperance the maximum three points at the expense of Monastril FC.

"We are on top of the league table. I have 11 goals now from 14 matches. I feel good scoring in almost all the matches, including some assists. My fans are crazy about it and want to sustain the tempo," he said.


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With Eneramo's scoring record in Tunisia, do you think he should be accommodated in the Nigerian team head to to the mundial this June?.

that eneramo is a good striker that guy can be the new yekini, but right super eagles problem is playmaker we need a playmaer asap

good striker but need to work on his weight.