WORLD CUP: Stephen Keshi Is Smart, Emenike Is Omni-Present Says Sunday Oliseh

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday has leapt to the defence of national team coach Stephen Keshi following the criticisms that have come the way of his one-time national teammate.

The Eagles in the early hours of Sunday defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to be within a point of securing a Round of 16 place from Group F, but a section of Nigerians find it bemusing that Keshi’s team had to slow the tempo of the game with the African champions leading 1-0 in the second half.

“Please stop complaining about the tactics of Keshi in the second half against Bosnia.


“In my opinion, it was smart to try to hold onto the result, ” Oliseh reasoned in his analysis of the crucial game in Cuiaba.

On the impact of striker Emmanuel Emenike in the game, Oliseh described the striker as omni-present.

“Did anyone notice how ‘omni present’ Emmanuel Emenike was in the game against Bosnia? In this player. I believe we can hurt the fragile Argentine defence.

“Yes, but here’s one thing: If Emenike had the right service, he will be much more effective.

“He is being overworked because he looks for balls that a midfield ought to give him. I wish the team well against Argentina,” Oliseh concluded.