Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has praised Lionel Messi’s continued brilliance at international level, insisting that age has done little to diminish the Argentine captain’s quality on the pitch, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Onazi, who faced Messi during Nigeria’s appearances at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, said the forward’s longevity at the top of the game was a testament to his enduring class.
“Messi, as we all know, is world class. At his age, he is still doing wonders. This is to show the level of talent and to remind everyone that age is just a number when you have class,” Onazi said.
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The former midfielder, who started all four of Nigeria’s matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil before the Super Eagles were eliminated by France in the round of 16, said Messi’s quiet consistency on the pitch spoke louder than words.
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