Belgium-based Nigeria attacker, Moses Simon has admitted that the Super Eagles will miss the services of Mikel Obi in Friday’s friendly fixture against Poland in Wroclaw.
The Nigeria Football Federation said on Tuesday that Tianjin Teda star Mikel had been trying to renew his work permit in China and would likely miss Friday’s game.
However, Gent star, Simon, said the Eagles would still show their class despite Mikel’s absence.
“First, I want to say it’s an honour to represent my country again after missing the last round of matches due to injury and I will always give my best when called upon by the coach,” the 22-year-old, who has scored five league goals for the Buffalos so far this season, was quoted by AOIFootball.com as saying on Wednesday.
“The spirit of the team is high and everyone is hungry to play and show what he has. We all know we will miss the captain (Mikel) and I’m sure the rest of us will play well and cover for his absence,” he said.
He added, “We have great players on the wings like Moses, Musa and Iwobi. They all have the ability to hurt any team in the world, so if the coach decides that we attack through the flanks, I am confident we can hurt our opponents.
“But I’m always ready because that’s what I am here for and I will do my best and I believe anyone the coach chooses is equal to the task and with teamwork and determination, we can overcome them.”
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