Udeze in for S.A (BBC-preview)

ivanuche · Post by **ivanuche** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:23 pm

Nigeria v S Africa preview

Zuma celebrates during South Africa's win over Benin
Sat 31 Jan, Group D, Monastir, kick-off 1300 GMT
Nigeria will be looking to put recent troubles in the camp behind them with a win over Group D leaders South Africa.

The Super Eagles, who are down to a squad of 19 following the expulsion of three of their players because of indiscipline, are without a point following a surprise opening game defeat to Morocco.

Nigeria trio kicked out
Greece-based Ifeanyi Udeze, suspended for the Morocco match after being sent off in Nigeria's final qualifying match against Angola, or Garba Lawal are the likely alternatives.

Pick your Nigeria squad
Goalkeeper Austin Ejide, who was suffering from a hamstring complaint, is close to regaining his fitness.

South Africa are likely to name an unchanged team from the one that defeated Benin in their opening group encounter.

Pick your South Africa squad
Midfielder Benson Mhlongo told BBC Sport that the squad were in confident mood following the victory.

"After our win against Benin, we said to ourselves, why not beat Nigeria and Morocco too and then go on to the final," the 23-year-old said.

"The confidence among the boys is high and we want to do well, not only for the country but also for ourselves."

deanotito · Post by **deanotito** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:25 pm

Its not that he's an option or whatver...of course, he's next in line. The question is: Is he eligible to play?

GUEST · Post by **GUEST** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:26 pm

deanotito wrote:Its not that he's an option or whatver...of course, he's next in line. The question is: Is he eligible to play?

Well said!

ivanuche · Post by **ivanuche** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:28 pm

deanotito wrote:Its not that he's an option or whatver...of course, he's next in line. The question is: Is he eligible to play?

Bros na pre-view for S.A game that means he's eligible !

Akure4Life · Post by **Akure4Life** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:32 pm

I dont think the he is eligible because he got a straight red against Angola.

deanotito · Post by **deanotito** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:32 pm

No it doesnt. I tell you that it might very well be a case of a journalist who hasnt done his homework.

CAF and the NFA know how many matches Udeze is banned for. I've heard 1 and I've heard 2.

Baii · Post by **Baii** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 5:34 pm

I hope this is true.