Ogenyi Onazi has backed the Home Based Super Eagles to defeat their Ghanaian counterparts and qualify for next CHAN tournament.
The Home Based Super Eagles will face the Black Galaxies in the first-leg on Sunday, 28th August, in Cape Coast and the return-leg on Saturday, 3rd September in Abuja.
The winner of the tie over the two legs will advance to the tournament proper scheduled for next year.
Speaking ahead of the tie, Onazi who has been training with the team in Abuja, stated that the team will get the job done for Nigeria.
The 2013 African Cup of Nations winner, expressed confidence in the coaching crew headed by Salisu Yusuf, stating that, their experience will carry team through.
“I think the coaches have put together a very strong team that is capable of nicking the ticket at the expense of Ghana.
“I have seen the players are very fit and good enough to make Nigeria proud.
“I know Coach Salisu Yusuf is well-informed in the domestic league and has assembled the best players in the league, and I can also see that the other members of the technical crew are positioned to help the Head Coach.”
Onazi, former Lazio and Trabzonspor midfielder featured for the team in their friendly match against Mahanaim FC on Tuesday.
He said, “It was a very good test for the Eagles. They are preparing for a very big game and I liked the level of the game. We had to fight back to win.
“I am actually here to collect my passport to travel and then I heard the team was training here.
“I like the opportunity to train at this high level and so I grabbed it. It is the best way to stay fit,” He concluded.
The team is expected to leave Nigeria for Cape Coast on Thursday.
