Why Nigeria's Own Fernando Redondo, John Ogu, Will Be Crucial Vs Argentina

Hapoel Beer Sheva central midfielder John Ogu is one player that has always clamoured for the opportunity to prove himself in the Super Eagles squad.

Alas! He finally got the chance against Algeria and blasted a sensational bullet past the Fennecs goalkeeper last Friday.

The strike reminded fans of the screamer Jay Jay Okocha netted in the 2000 African Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Cameroon.

Nigeria face Argentina on Tuesday evening hampered by a list of absentees which includes Chelsea's Victor Moses, Gent's Moses Simon, Trabzonspor's Eddy Ogenyi Onazi and Sivasspor's Elderson Echiejille.

But even if Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has to juggle his resources, allnigeriasoccer.com can see the African team coming out on top.

The main reason for this assertion is that Nigeria can still call on a wealth of midfield options with Ogu likely to play alongside skipper John Obi Mikel in Krasnodar.

With Ogu performing well against Algeria, Rohr looks set to hand him his second start in five days.

His playing style is similar to that of former Real Madrid Argentina international Fernando Redondo, the hardworking player has a magnificent left foot and he is also a good passer of the ball.

The former Academica playmaker has been in red-hot form for Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Israeli top flight and should continue to impress on Tuesday.

Abayomi Ademetan