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March 25, 2019
Aformer international, Waidi Akanni, has advised the Super Eagles TechnicalAdviser, Gernot Rohr, to decide on what tactical formation best suits the teamahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON).
Akannisaid that a notable style of play was needed in order for the team to performwell at the AFCON tournament.
TheSuper Eagles beat the Pirates of Seychelles on Friday at the Stephen KeshiStadium in Asaba in their final qualification match for the 2019 AFCON.
Akannisaid with the calibre of players at Rohr’s disposal, he should by now be knownfor a particular style of play.
TheSuper Eagles ended the qualifiers as Group E leaders with 13 points, having wonfour games, lost one and drawn one.
Thevictory cemented the Super Eagles’ top-place finish from their group, havingalready qualified for the continental showpiece slated for June in Egypt.
Akannisaid although the new players have to be gradually integrated into the seniornational team, the coach should have handed them a start against Seychelles.