Nigeria midfielder John
Mikel Obi has praised the
courage of coach Stephen
Keshi in selecting a young
squad as Nigeria prepare to
play the Africa Cup of Nations Final. Keshi dropped star players Oaze
Oemwingie, Obafemi Martins, Taye
Taiwo, Uche Kalu and more, in
favour of younger talent, and
has seen his decision rewarded
with the country's first Final in 13 years. Mikel says it is a gamble that
deserves credit. "All credit must go to the coach
who took a gamble on a very
young squad, because I'm just
25-years-old but am looking like
the oldest in the team," Mikel
said
The balance of youth and experience has ensured a stable
dressing room, and helped the team bond, according to the Chelsea star. "We are together, united and playing for each other and that
has accounted for where we are today. "This team will not only win the trophy on Sunday for the
Nigerian people but will win many more trophies for a long time to come," he added.

Super eagle of Nigeria, really has a lot going for them recently, from the friendly matches they played to Africans nations cup.
I belief coach Steven Keshi is doing a great job.