We need good replacements for Emenike, Moses – Iroha

EX-INTERNATIONAL, Coach Benedict Iroha has called on coach Stephen Keshi to look for good replacements for the sidelined Super Eagles attacking pearls, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses in today’s  Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia in Windhoek.

The former Super Eagles defender was speaking on the backdrop of Eagles’ missed chances in the last match against the  Harambee Stars of Kenya in Nairobi last Wednesday. He said the victory over Kenya was a big boost for Nigeria, but said the attacking force of the team was missing.

“Our victory over Kenya was a big boost for us, but it is not over yet  until we get the ticket to Brazil; we are almost one leg to Brazil. Namibia is a good side and playing them in their home is not going to be a mean task. Eagles have improved gong by their away record, I don’t think they have lost any match.

“I just hope they put the same energy they applied against Kenya in this match against Namibia so that we can get something out of it

“We still miss Emmanuel Emenike in the attack, we need his strength to jack up the team like in the days of Daniel Amokachi. We also missed the striking skill and speed of the Chelsea star, Victor Moses. I hope he recovers quick that will help us a lot.

They really have to wrap up qualification for the next round in Windhoek before the last group game here in Nigeria”, Iroha said.

Iroha, who played alongside Keshi in the Super Eagles under Coach Clemens Westerhof said he does not really care  much about the Confederations Cup in Brazil this month, but the main World Cup which is the highest football tournament in the universe.

He said the tournament can only serve as a preparatory ground for the team.

He said, “I don’t really care much about the Confederation Cup; we just have to play for pride. My concern is World Cup.

The Confederation Cup is for the players to have  experience and for the coaching crew to fine tune their strategies.

If we do well at the Confederation, that’s a plus; but come June 12, our victory over Namibia is assured”.