FC Linkonping Forward Want Solid Preparations For Olympic Eagles

 

FC Linkonping Forward Want Solid Preparations For Olympic Eagles

Akanni Seyi

Following the success so far recorded by Nigeria U-23 Olympic Eagles after trouncing their Tanzanian counterparts 2-0, Nigerian player based in Sweden has advocated for early preparations for Olympic Eagles and other Junior Teams.

Obviously, Nigeria did not have the best of preparations as coaches kept handing invitations to fresh legs on daily basis same way the technical crew are showing exit doors to players for below par performance and administrative reasons.

Following the busy schedules of Glass House dwellers towards the NFF Elections and post election activities, the Minister for Youths and Sports, Chief Sunday Dare had to quickly pushed the team to lbadan camp where they had few days of camping before jetting out for first leg of the qualifiying series which ended 1-1 on away soil.

Since coaches didn’t have time to invite players who fit in to their philosophy for Tanzania clash, well meaning Nigerians resulted to driving the team through monetary motivations. It is believed that surgical operations is still needed in the team even if the the team should go ahead and make it beyond the final round of qualifiers.

According to Victor Okeji, FC Linkonping of Sweden forward, fire brigade approach is synonymous to Nigeria's preparations for major events.

"Although, Dream Team VIII won 3-1 on aggregate and have set up a difficult battle with Guinea in the final round of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, yet, the result is not the true reflection of the saggy preparations the guys had, same goes with other categories.

"The authorities shouldn't slack and wait till February 2023 before calling this side together. The task ahead is enormous and quality preparations would ensure good football and fantastic results.

"The time is now for Nigeria Football Administrators to wake up and do things right proactively." The former Bayelsa and Osun Utd winger whose Swedish side have been enjoying a new lease of life in Damallsvenskan informed.