PSG's Brazil Star Marquinhos Reveals The Strengths Of Super Eagles,Teranga Lions

Published: October 07, 2019

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazil international defender Marquinhos has pointed out the importance of beating Senegal and Nigeria in their friendlies in October.

He revealed that he is impressed with the quality of the Super Eagles and Teranga Lions and highlighted that the West African teams have players in the ranks with physical attributes.

Senegal and Nigeria finished in the top three positions at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and are ranked 20th and 34th respectively in the latest FIFA ranking.

When asked to comment on the Nigeria and Senegal teams, Marquinhos told reporters at Monday's press conference :''I know a lot and know their qualities. Senegal is runner-up of the Africa Cup, a very intense, difficult team.

''We have to make a big game, impose our rhythm. They are very intense opponents, aggressive, with physical imposition and technical game too.

''We see great players playing in the major European Leagues, many of them in France''.

The Brazil national team held their first training session in Singapore on Monday ahead of their friendlies against Senegal (Oct 10) and Nigeria (Oct 13).

Ifeanyi Emmanuel