On Sunday, 23rd June at 21:00 (CET), Nigeria will face Spain at the Estàdio Castelào for the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Spain met expectations in their 10-0 demolition of Tahiti on Thursday.
Strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa scored 4 and 3 goals apiece
against the island nation and they will be hungry to add to their tally
against Nigeria. Vicente Del Bosque will not be spoiled for choice and
although his side need only a point, will press for the attack with the
various weapons at his disposal.
Nigeria have brought a development squad here to Brazil
and this side is a typical African side. Pacey strong but lacking in
all round ability, The side is lacking defensively and will struggle
against Spain for sure. They were very wasteful against Tahiti and
lacked cohesion for most of the game. Impressive Milan striker Nnamdi
Oduamadi apart they gave a lacklustre performance. Indeed they gifted a
goal to the tiny Pacific Islanders and if they can score World and
European Champions Spain could have a field day here. Nigeria know only a
win is good enough and even that may not be enough if Uruguay run riot
in Recife.
Nigeria vs Spain:
Football: 2013 Confederations Cup, Group B
Match date: 23 June 2013 - Kick Off Time: 21:00 CET
Venue: Estàdio Castelào - Fortaleza
Match date: 23 June 2013 - Kick Off Time: 21:00 CET
Venue: Estàdio Castelào - Fortaleza
Possible line-ups:
Nigeria: Vincent Enyeama; Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth
Omeruo, Elderson; John Ogu, John Obi Mikel, Fegor Ogude; Nnamdi
Oduamadi, Ideye Brown, Ahmed Musa.
Spain: Victor Valdes: Alvaro Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique,
Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta; Cesc
Fabregas, Pedro Rodriguez, Roberto Soldado.
The channels showing the match:
Turkish TRT 1, Swiss SF2, Alfa TV, RTE One, Alfa Sports 2, RTS 1, Al Jazeera Sports +9.