Legendary Super Eagles defender, Taribo West has identified Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo as a very impressive defender at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Taribo West
While speaking during an interview with CompleteSports Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday, former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, picked Kenneth Omeruo as his standout defender in the Nigeria squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The defender who featured for Nigeria in two World Cups in 1998 in France and 2002 in Korea/Japan, stated that Omeruo’s inclusion in the defence after the 2-0 loss to Croatia strengthened the defence.
Taribo who admitted that Moeruo who played against Iceland and Argentina and was impressive, said; “For me Leon Balogun and Troost- Ekong did well but the inclusion of Kenneth Omeruo ensured we were not caught out in set-pieces and dead balls.
“He is gaining more experience and I hope the see him get even better after the ups and downs.
"I think, going forward, we should play to the strengths of our players than just mere tactics. He (Omeruo) did well to force his way back after all the condemnation. I just hope he and the rest step up and get us another Africa Cup of Nations title.”
The former Inter Milan and AC Milan defender also reserved praise for Ahmed Musa and Oghenekaro Etebo.
“Musa also too was the best player in attack scoring twice in three games. Not many gave him a chance but he proved himself scoring twice just as Etebo also did well in the middle. He thrived playing along with Mikel. I hope they keep this form and build on it.”