Glasgow, Scotland – As Scotland don dey gear up for their international friendly against Iceland on June 6, 2023, dem get new padi dem wey dey for the squad. Coach Steve Clarke no wan dey do too much experimentation, as e talk say e just dey try to blend new players with the oldies.
Clarke don call seven uncapped players join the squad for this match wey go happen for Hampden Park, and dem no fit wait to show wetin dem sabi. Players like Kieron Bowie from Hibernian and Josh Doig from Sassuolo dey on ground to show dem skills and collect dem first cap. But no worry, dem still get established players like Captain Andy Robertson to guide dem (na who better pass?).
As Clarke yan, “You sabi say I no be person wey go just dey change everything for friendly matches. I get my eye on how to build the team for serious business wey we go face when World Cup qualifying start.” Na true wah, because dem go need all the synergy dem fit get as dem dey prepare to secure dem future.
On the other side of the pitch, Iceland dey get their own wahala o. Since dem blow naija trumpet for Euro 2016, e don turn wahala for dem. Na four coaches don follow dem since then, plus dem dey seek for redemption after dem status drop when dem suffer relegation in the Nations League. The star player Orri Oskarsson no go dey for the match, so dem dey look for how dem go fit balance their squad.
Scotland dey enjoy their previous record against Iceland, with dem winning six out of the six meetings before now (nobody wan carry last). Clarke don adjust strategy for dis one, as e plan to play with a back five formation wey don work for dem in the past.
As players prepare to hit the field, dem dey look forward to display their skills. E go be one chance for young lads dem to prove say dem fit handle pressure at international level, and also for senior players like Scott McTominay and John McGinn to give dem necessary backing. McGinn don also emphasize how important e be say younger players wey dey join squad need to understand wetin international football mean.
This friendly na just small taster before the serious action starts in September, as Scotland wan make sure say dem get enough confidence before dem face Greece, Belarus, and Denmark in the World Cup qualifying match. If dem fit win dis one bout, e go definitely help boost morale and confidence go long way.
So make everybody settle down, grab your snacks, and follow the action as Scotland take on Iceland. Who know, maybe dem go pull another magic and make we all proud!
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