Nigeria U-23s have arrived in Sao Paulo ahead of Wednesday’s Rio 2016 men's football event Group B final game against Colombia at the Arena dos Corinthians, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced.
Samson Siasia’s charges have already qualified for the tournament quarter-finals after edging Asian champions Japan 5-4 and pipping Sweden 1-0 in Manaus.
Colombia, who drew 2-2 with Sweden and also with Japan, know they have no choice but to win against Nigeria to reach the last eight.
However, Siasia has refused to be distracted beyond the match in Sao Paulo, saying he would finish with the Colombians before thinking of which team his side would have to face in the quarter-finals.
However, Siasia has refused to be distracted beyond the match in Sao Paulo, saying he would finish with the Colombians before thinking of which team his side would have to face in the quarter-finals.
Hosts Brazil, without a goal or a win after two matches, look the likely candidates but they must overcome Group A leaders Denmark when both teams clash inside Salvador’s Arena Fonte Nova on Wednesday evening.
However, Siasia has disclosed that he intends to rest some of his starters in the game on Wednesday. Speaking to thenff.com in Sao Paulo, Siasia said:
However, Siasia has disclosed that he intends to rest some of his starters in the game on Wednesday. Speaking to thenff.com in Sao Paulo, Siasia said:
I had to take this decision because we have qualified for the quarter-finals as group leaders, and secondly I need to rest some of the starters because in the next phase there is a possibility of going into extra time.
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