Here are five important DR Congo
players the Super Eagles should keep an eye on during the match.
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The Super Eagles take on the Leopards of DR Congo in an
international friendly match scheduled for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Monday, May 28, here
are five players that can spoil Nigeria’s last home game before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
1. Christian
Luyindama
Christian Luyindama is a
24-year-old defender that plays for Belgian outfit Standard Liege.
He was part of the TP Mazembe team that won the 2016 CAF
Confederation Cup before his move to Europe where he has developed into a formidable
defender and will be tasked at keeping Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo and other Super Eagles attackers away from goal.
At six foot three inches (6ft 3in) and
also bulky in size he could be a threat from set pieces.
2. Cedric Bakambu
With Everton star, Yannick
Bolasie ruled out the encounter attention shifts to China-based
superstar Cedric Bakambu.
Bakambu’s expensive move from La Liga outfit Villarreal to
Beijing Sinobo Guoan F.C in China is a
testament to his quality as a finisher.
The 27-year-old will be expected
to lead the attack for DR Congo and is a striker that needs half a chance to
put the ball in the back of the net.
3. Benik Afobe
Benik Afobe could partner
Bakambu up top which will be a nightmare for Super Eagles defensive duo
of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong.
The 25-year-old who was part of
the Championship winning Wolverhampton Wanderers side.
An energetic workaholic with a knack
for scoring key goals, he is one for the Super Eagles to keep an eye on.
4. Chancel Mbemba
Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba has grown by leaps and bounds since his move to the Premier League in 2015.
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