Daily Independent (Lagos)
23 June 2011
The number of players in the National U-23 camp in Benin City jumped to 22 on Thursday following the arrival of AC Milan midfielder Nnamdi Oduamadi and new entrant from Israeli club, Agboola Babalola who was invited following the delayed return of Nurudeen Orelesi. Babalola who is getting his first call up to the National team said he is happy to be invited saying he will put in all his effort at making sure that Nigeria defeat Ghana on Saturday.
“I am glad to be here. I’ve actually been looking forward to an opportunity to play for my fatherland and now I have found it in the Dream Team V I”, declared the player adding that ” I will put in my best if am called upon by the coach”
Still being expected in camp as at the time of writing this report is Nosa Igiebor, VVV Venlo attacking midfielder and Ahmed Musa who was permitted to see his family in Kano. Nurudeen Orelesi, Haruna Lukman whom both left camp to complete their contracts in Ukraine and Albania remain doubtful for the game against Ghana.
There has however been tremendous improvement on the injury worries as Obiora Nwankwo and Eneji Otepka began training on Wednesday.
Oseni Ganiyu who has not been able to kick a ball in the last three days due to blisters suffered in the game against Tanzania, is now fully fit. ” I am now fit, the blisters have healed. I cannot wait to
join my colleagues in training session” an excited Oseni said.
The Dream Team rested Thursday morning to train in the evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Meanwhile, the Black Meteors of Ghana arrived the country on Thursday with 28-man contingent.
The Coach Kwesi Appiah tutored side would have a feel of the Samuel Ogbemudia astro turf today by 4pm.
The encounter is billed to kicks off by 4pm on Saturday.
AllAfrica – All the Time
Originally posted here:
Nigeria: Dream Team V’s Camp Swells Ahead Saturday’s Black Meteor’s Match