Ricki finalizes squad for WCQ

Nov 10, 2015 - 03:03:26 |

National team coach Ricki Herbert

Male’, MALDIVES - Maldives national team coach Ricki Herber has finalized his 23 player squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Hong Kong on Thursday.

Mohamed Umair and Ashad Ali was suspended for this game due to two yellow cards and both of them were not on the list while regular starter Akram Abdul Ghani was omitted from the squad.

Maldives will play against Hong Kong in the match of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on 12th November in Male.

Final 23 players

Mohamed Imran

Ali Samooh

Ahmed Numan

Ahmed Abdulla

Ahmed Visam

Mohamed Arif

Ali Ashfaq

Mohamed Samdhooh

Asadhulla Abdulla

Ismail Easa

Hassan Naiz

Mohamed Thashmeen

Ali Fasir

Ahmed Nashid

Ali Amdhan

Hamza Mohamed

Shafiu Ahmed

Ibrahim Ifrah Areef

Mohamed Rasheed

Ansar Ibrahim

Ibrahim Abdulla

Ahmed Athif

Mohamed Irufan

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Boyko on Nov 10

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Not surprising Akram is not in the squad. Ricki predecessors did not have the luxury of many options, hence persisted with him despite his limitation as reliable defender. His problems are his first touch is not good enough which can be costly in defensive duties. He is nervy in pressure situation, make hasty half-hearted clearances. He also has the knack of making rash challenges in the box. Coach has done the right thing. It is time others are tried. If Akram can correct that part of his game he came be very good defender.

Imma on Nov 11

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I always thought he did better when utilized in midfield. He just doesn't have the natural instincts of a defender, but is one of the best players in the squad with the ball at his feet. I always wondered what he could offer to the team if he was played as a playmaker. The problem with him is that he has gained a lot of weight and has looked generally unfit for the last few years. He just doesn't seem to be able to complete 90 minutes in international matches.

footballmad on Nov 10

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Wishing the team, Ricki Herbert, and the coaching staff a memorable match with a good result.