Nigeria must win if it wants to have a shot at moving on to the next round, although it must hope that Tahiti does not allow anywhere near the 10 goals it conceded against Spain. The Super Eagles must defeat Spain, and hope Tahiti lose by only 4 or 5 goals against Uruguay– they are in true need of a miracle.
Nigeria started off play in Group B of the Confederations Cup 2013 with a 6-1 victory over Tahiti. Wining by just 5 goals might prove to be what knocks Nigeria out of the tournament (that’s if Spain doesn’t defeat them). With Spain scoring 10 on the poor Tahitians, and Uruguay looking to score as many as possible as well, Nigeria are almost certainly facing elimination, even if they manage to defeat Spain.
The crucial match for the Nigerians was held on June 20th against Uruguay, the winning team would have a huge advantage over the other. Thanks to the 2-1 loss Nigeria suffered at the hands of the Uruguayans, they are now forced into this difficult situation, where winning the Spain vs Nigeria match might not even be enough to qualify to the semifinals.
On the other side of the pitch, Spain has done quite well so far, defeating Uruguay 2-1 in a match they were clearly superior, and banging in 10 goals against the amateur Tahitian squad. With 6 points and a +11 goal differential, their spot in the semifinals is essentially guaranteed. Nonetheless, the Spaniards who are likely to feature thier full squad are beatable
Going spiritual, Big Ben posit: '' God did not make us to think of staying in the lower life of mediocre, Our God is not partial, we can shock Spain, we did in in 2008,we can do it again tonight, the world big rating is no big deal''
Though it may be hard, he admitted, but says his money is on Keshi as Africa's best coach to formulate a strategy to nail Spain, he warned Eagles not to be afraid of Spain, saying Uruguay were only lucky to nail the Nigeria team, he believes as each match goes on Eagles are getting mature and if they put inferiority complex behind them, they will triumph.
''I wish am there to motivate Eagles, am a master motivator, I achieve all I achieve in Europe from age 15 cause I never put complex of color near me, I crush complex, I take the whites like normal human and it paid off, Eagles must learn from my story'' he advised
ENTER AUSTRIA BOMBER, BEN AKWUEGBU INTIMIDATING PROFILE
Early career
Akwuegbu started his career at the age of 15 in Nigeria before moving to French outfit RC Lens at the age of 17. Then he spent five years in Belgium with KRC Harelbeke, KSV Waregem, KVK Tienen. Austrian side Grazer AK signed him after the 1998 season.
Grazer AK
Grazer AK won the Austrian Cup and Austrian Supercup
in 2000 and 2002 and the league title in 2004 with his good
performance. He won the Best Foreign Player and nicknamed "Austrian
Bomber" by the press.
He played in 20 European games as he scored 12 including some remarkable goals. He attracted several Fußball-Bundesliga clubs like Hamburger SV and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.However Grazer AK refused the offer from Kaiserslautern.
Qingdao Janoon
In April 2007, Akwuegbu was signed by Qingdao Jonoon. He scored his
first goal for Qingdao on 13 May 2007, an 84 minute equalizer in 3–2
lose away at Shanghai Schenhua. Qingdao Janoon boss, Yin Tiesheng spoke
very high about him and his performance in the media, Akwuegbu became
one of the most consistent players in the Qingdao squad. He was a vital
part in Qingdao attack throughout the campaign and notched six goals in
20 games. Akwuegbu had an excellent season and was favorite of Qingdao
Janoon fans.
Basingstoke Town
Akwuegbu then joined Basingstoke Town in the Conference South. He scored his first goal for the Dragons against Dorchester Town on 5 April 2010. He was released at the end of the season.
International career
Akwuegbu was selected to U-16 World Cup Final squad in 1989 hosted by Scotland.
However he never had the chance to play as sitting on the bench in all
four matches without substitution. Nigeria was beaten by eventual winner
Saudi Arabia at the quarter-final stage. He also played for the U-20
national side.
In 2000, his success in Austria made him joining the Africa Cup of Nations tournament which he played his first international game against Tunisia. With his progress in the team he was involved in the 2002 World Cup Qualifier and scoring two goals in the process, His performance made him selected to the 2002 World Cup Final squad. He played the only World Cup game against England.
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