Versatility, attacking drive and his impactful contributions in Kumasi will earn Oghenekaro Etebo a starting shirt for the Super Eagles for Tuesday’s crucial World Cup playoffs against Ghana.
Team officials informed SCORENigeria that Etebo impressed when he was introduced for the injured Innocent Bonke in the 64th minute in Kumasi Friday night.
He helped in the Eagles high pressing and he did not show any rustiness caused by a long injury layoff.
The Watford midfielder combined with Kelechi Iheanacho to press Baba Idrissu in the 75th minute for the penalty incident that was later canceled by VAR.
An official said Bonke gave the Eagles defensive stability in Kumasi, but for the Abuja rematch which Nigeria must win to qualify for the World Cup, they will need the attacking appetite of Etebo, who could also double up back as a defensive midfielder.
