Obafemi Martins
25 March 2011
Samson Siasia is just one more injury away from having virtually no fit strikers available for Sunday’s African Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.
Four of Siasia’s strike force are all but ruled out of the key encounter, three with injuries and the fourth, Victor Moses, a victim of an administrative lapse.
Osaze Odemwingie, Obafemi Martins and Victor Anichebe failed to train with the rest of the squad on Thursday, with varying injuries and have been declared as doubtful.
Odemwingie is said to have a muscle tear, Martins an ankle problem and Anichebe is still carrying shin splints that have kept him out of Everton’s games so far.
Moses is still hopeful of playing a part, although that possibility looks unlikely, as the NFF’s letter to FIFA requesting a switch in his nationality only left on Wednesday.
Fortunately, Siasia had named a squad brimming with offensive talent, meaning that he still has the likes of Peter Utaka, Ike Uche, Obinna Nsofor and Fengor Ogude available.
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Nigeria: CAN Qualifier – Striker Crisis for Eagles