So in the light of Super Eagles match this weekend, it got me thinking. If we had the opportunity to gather all previous and still playing Super Eagles players and roll out an all star team, who would be in the starting line up. So here is my Super Eagles Greatest 11.
1. Vincent Enyeama (GK): He is definitely the greatest to ever wear the goalkeeper shirt for the Super Eagles, with over a 100 caps he has been the rock of the Super Eagles since 2002 through 2015. Captained the team from 2013 till his retirement.
2. Christian Chukwu (CB): One of the greats, He’s a defender extraordinaire. Never smiled during play, focused from start to finish.
3. Ben Iroha (LB): A calm and very calculated left back of his days. Played the 1994 and 1998 World Cup and won the African Cup of Nations in 1994
4. Taribo West (CB): We all knew him as a no nonsense defender. Always ready to jump in into any fight on the pitch. Highly respected by his peers, West was part of the team that won the Olympic Gold Medal in Atlanta.
5. Joseph Yobo (RB): A natural right back player turned to a center back by David Moyes, Joseph Yobo has been one of the most outstanding players in Nigeria. He played 101 games for the Super Eagles scoring 7 goals. He was also a captain at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
6. Jay Jay Okocha (CMF): The midfield maestro, a player Nigeria is still looking for his replacement. If he plays, we believe we will win. Skillful and very delightful to watch, Okocha mesmerises at ease. One of the greats, Ronaldinho admitted learning a few tricks from him!
7. Sunday Oliseh (DMF): A strong defensive midfielder in his days, Played for Europe’s top teams like Ajax and Borussia Dortmund. Played for the Super Eagles 54 times and scored twice, of the goals was.... Read More: http://ipublicizenaija.com/super-eagles-greatest-11/