Nigeria’s senior team coach, Samson Siasia has picked Ghana as the best team in Africa, days to a friendly against the ‘Black Stars’ in London.
In an exclusive interview in Colombia, Siasia told MTNFootball.com, “Ghana have the best team in Africa right now. They did very well at the last World Cup while we struggled and didn’t do well.
“We will play for our pride. We don’t want to lose, because Ghana have dealt with us in the last couple of matches,” he said of the friendly which will be played at Vicarage Road, London on Tuesday, August 9.
When both teams last clashed in London four years ago, Ghana ran away 4-1 winners.
Siasia has handed Colombus Crew midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo a chance to win his first cap against Ghana on Tuesday and he said he expected the player to be an exciting addition to the new Eagles he is building.
“Ekpo is an offensive midfield player, who can also play defensive. If we are looking at somebody going more forward than the three defensive midfielders we have, we have to introduce the likes of Ekpo.
“He goes forward, has good passes, creates and tries to score goals as well. He’s a good player and plays regularly for his club in the MLS.
“He’s still young and so we will see how well he will fit in. He can be a good addition to my team if he can come prove himself.