Brown Ideye urges Finidi to fix Eagles’ key weakness before Benin

Former West Brom striker Brown Ideye has pinpointed a critical issue coach Eric Chelle must resolve before Nigeria takes on Benin Republic in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier. According to Ideye, finding the ideal attacking partner for Victor Osimhen remains the top priority.

The former Super Eagles forward shared his analysis during a Super Sports broadcast on Sunday, following Nigeria’s 2–1 win over Lesotho. He stressed that Chelle must quickly identify the right forward combination to maximize the team’s offensive output.

In the match against Lesotho, Osimhen initially paired with Tolu Arokodare. However, it was only after Akor Adams came on as a substitute that the Super Eagles scored from open play. Adams linked up effectively with Osimhen to net the second goal, highlighting the need for better synergy up front.

Ideye Observes Developing Chemistry

“Osimhen for sure needs someone to play with him,” Ideye stated. “Watching Tolu in the first half and Akor in the few minutes that he played, we are still looking for the balance for the partnership between any of them and Osimhen.” The former international emphasized that the chemistry between Osimhen and his potential partners is still a work in progress.

As detailed in the complete version, there are several key factors to consider.

As Nigeria prepares to face a Benin Republic side coached by former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, securing three points is essential. Chelle will be looking to solidify his attacking options and establish a productive partnership for Osimhen ahead of the must-win fixture. A victory would significantly boost Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next World Cup.