WITH the Super Eagles arriving in South Africa today for the World Cup, Lokomotiv Moscow of Russia attacker, Osaze Odemwingie, is already looking at the possibility of scoring for Nigeria in any match he plays.

With goals scoring at the back of his mind, Osaze is taking inspiration from previous World Cup heroes from the country, with a view to reproducing the exploits of Rashidi Yekini, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, Sunday Oliseh, Emmanuel Amuneke and Samson Siasia.

Osaze stated further that he was inspired by Nigeria's famous displays at USA '94 - where they reached the second round and France '98.

"I remember each and every one of their goals. I remember all their goals, and the very dramatic game against Italy, that we lost 2-1 after leading.

"I remember France '98, with the super goal from Sunday Oliseh from almost 40 metres. Great memories, of course, of the Nigerian team performing in the World Cup.

"Now it's my time to do something for my country and to be remembered as someone who did something great in the World Cup,” said the lad who cut his teeth on the home front playing for a football academy in Kaduna, AS Racines of Lagos and Bendel Insurance FC.

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