Nigerian strikers to give Eguavoen selection headache ahead of Ghana showdown

Nigerian strikers have been on top form in their various clubs over the past weeknd and on Monday and interim manager Augustine Eguavoen is sure to have a headache over the selection, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The African Cup of Nations winning right back took 10 attackers to the just concluded 33rd edition of the continental showpiece, and they delivered the goods in the group stages, with Nigeria being the second highest goalscorers behind host nation Cameroon. A poor game in front of goal, however, mant that they could not continue their title charge in the tournament but the efficacy of the Super Eagles’ strikers was displayed to the rest of the continent and to the world who was watching. Back at their various clubs after the tournament ended, the Super Eagles’ frontmen have continued their blistering form ahead of a major clash against the Black Stars of Ghana for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. The weekend saw Emmanuel Dennis – who missed out on the tournament due to issues with his club but is in discussions for a reintegration back into the Super Eagles squad – score the lone goal that gave Watford their fifth win of the Premier League season over Aston Villa. Three more strikers – Sadiq Umar, Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen, came clutch for their various clubs as well. Eguavoen will have a big headache as he decides which strikers to take to the battlefront against Ghana come March.