‘I Dominated Pogba and Matuidi’: Onazi’s Best Game at the 2014 World Cup
Ogenyi Onazi has named Nigeria’s Round of 16 clash with France at the 2014 World Cup as his standout international performance. The former Super Eagles midfielder, who earned 53 caps after debuting in 2012 and helped Nigeria win the 2013 AFCON, says he was in top form against a star-studded French midfield. He believes his early dominance of Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi gave Nigeria a real chance. A reckless challenge by Matuidi forced Onazi off on a stretcher and shifted the momentum. France went on to win 2–0, ending Nigeria’s run. Despite the defeat, Onazi calls that match his most memorable at a World Cup. Nigeria has not reached the tournament since 2018, and former midfielder Kadiri Ikhana has voiced his disappointment over the team’s recent failures.
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