Eagles must play as a team against Bosnia, says John Ogu

The Super Eagles midfielder has disclosed that team work is the key ingredient for the African champions to ensure victory against Safet Sušić’s side on Saturday

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Shina Oludare

Nigeria international and Académica de Coimbra player John Ogu is assured that the Super Eagles will bounce back when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in their second game at the ongoing 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. Stephen Keshi’s men will be seeking for their win against the Europeans after they were forced to settle for the first draw of the 2014 World Cup on Monday when they played Iran in Curitiba.
According to the 26-year old midfielder who missed out of the squad to the global football showpiece, the Eagles will only overcome Safet Sušić’s men if they are disciplined and play as a unit.
“Against the Bosnians, the Super Eagles need to be disciplined, play as a team and help each other on the pitch,” Ogu told Goal.
“The game against Iran was like a warm-up though we did not win and I can assure you that against Bosnia, it will be a different ball game.
“All I want the boys to do is to put in their best because I know they are all professionals and will wake up to the challenge.
Ogu who boasts of seven international caps for the country also feels Eagles major undoing against Carlos Queiroz’ Iran was naivety anxiousness.
“I saw a team looking so nervous because it was their first game of the tournament and they needed to win. All they must do is communicate with one another, play according to the coach instruction and with this victory will be ours,” he concluded.
Nigeria must beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to stand a great chance of making it to the second round of the tournament.