Westerhof Predicts Ghana/Nigeria Final

Former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof has predicted that the Super Eagles and their arch rivals the Black Stars of Ghana will play the final of the 2008 Nations Cup.

The Dutch-born Westerhof who was reviewing last Friday's draws for the Nations Cup said that Nigeria would emerge from group B regarded as the zone of death of the tournament and reach the final provided the Eagles coach are able to work on the weak areas of the team.


Nigeria is grouped alongside Cote'd Ivoire, Mali and Benin Republic.


"There is nothing to be afraid of from this group. Nigeria has a good team and the players are all good and very experienced. That will make the difference, and they will do well in that group," said the coach

Westerhof advised Eagles head coach, Berti Vogts to strengthen his midfield by getting at least two ball winners to complement Mikel John Obi.


"Once Vogts takes care of lose points in the team, I can tell you that Nigeria will meet Ghana in the final on February 10th.


"It will be a good match to watch, but I know Nigeria will be the champions and defeat Ghana in the final," the outspoken Westerhof concluded.