Two Nigerian international goalkeepers, Vincent Enyeama and Dele Aiyenugba will be on duty this weekend for their Israeli Clubs with hoping to improve on their performances. The twosome is being closely watched by the Super Eagles new manager, Lars Lagerback ahead of the World Cup.
Lagerback told africansportsdigest.com early this week that he will not take unfit players to the World Cup; hence all the players shortlisted for the team must be active in their club besides being on top form.
“I want the best for the Mundial. I don’t understand half baked, I’ll only want to work with the best Nigeria can offer, the fans deserved the best. I don’t look at people faces, Am here to do my best because of my credentials. I am a professional,” Lagerback said when he was asked what he expected from his players.
Enyeama, whose clubs, Hapoel Tel Aviv are placed second on the Isreali Premier League table with 55 points, behind Maccabi Haifa with 64 points will meet Hapoel Petah Tikva on Monday in an away encounter. Hapoel Tel Aviv are pushing to take over and eventually win the league.
Enyeama said he wants to win the league with his club, as well as be in the best of form prior to the World Cu.
“I’ve played all our matches since I return from the Nations Cup; it’s been hard work and great focus. I am preparing for the future and also want to win something for the club this season,” He said.
The Eagles number one goalkeeper added that once in a while he finds time to review his performance with Aiyenugba and also encourage him.
“I’m happy his club is also doing well,” Enyeama referring to Aiyenugba’s club, Bnei Yehuda said.
Bnei Yehuda are placed fourth on the League table with 47 points on the third position. Both goalkeepers once played for Enyimba of Aba in Nigeria. They are two good friends, who are very disciplined in and out of the pitch.
Aiyenugba’s Bnei Yehuda host Hapoel Ramat Gan on Sunday in their own league encounter with view to picking the three points at stake.