By Babs Oyetoro
Liberia senior men’s team coach Peter Butler remains optimistic that the Lone Star can make an impact in the 2022 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers against Nigeria’s Super Eagles slated for today in Lagos.
Butler refused to be crestfallen because of the pedigree of the star-studded Super Eagles team but he is confident that his ward would give a good account of themselves and if possible, turn the table against the three times African Champions.
The British gaffer acknowledged the toughness of the group but believes that his team’s plans can make a difference in the competition.
Liberia are paired in Group C along with Nigeria, Cape Verde, and the Central African Republic. The Lone Star must finish round-2 of the qualifiers as group winners if they ought to progress to the next round.
“Yes, we are in a very tough group with opponents that have good players and are well-founded, but I am not going to complain about that, I rather work with what we have at our disposal to work with.
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“I will back myself against any of the coaches in that group that we will be as organized, as competitive and with an attacking mind on our games. We’ve more young, vibrant, and energetic players on the front and in midfield, although we are going to get peppered by a team with stronger and better players, we have plans and I know we can be as competitive and make a positive impact,” Butler said.
Butler’s 22-man squad consists of 15 overseas players comprising five new additions, and seven local-based players.
