Nigeria continue their campaign in the football event of the Olympics with a tough encounter against Sweden at the Amazon Arena in Manaus.
The Dream Team VI’s preparation for their Group B opener was far from ideal due to multiple flight delays that meant they arrived in Manaus just hours before kick-off.
With a win under their belt and adequate rest following the topsy-turvy events, Siasia’s side an uphill against the European champions.
Sweden opened their Rio 2016 account with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Colombia, and coach Ericson Hakan’s men will be all out for victory that would put them in the driving seat for quarter-final qualification.
The Blagult with captain Astrit Ajdarevic, Alexander Milosevic and Mersin Idmanyurdu have enough experience to worry a Nigeria side that showed deficiencies in defence in their nine-goal encounter with Japan.
Nigeria can however rely on four-goal hero Oghenekaro Etebo Umar Sadiq to secure maximum points.
With the experienced John Mikel Obi in the middle, Samson Siasia’s side possess a significant advantage that should stand them in good stead against the technically gifted Swedes, reports Goal.
Posted by Janice Johnson
