The Super Eagles go toe-to-toe with the Sihlangu Semnikati (King’s Shield) on Friday at Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba.
Oliseh says he rates Harris Bulunga’s side and has predicted a hard game for the Super Eagles on Friday.
“They are a difficult team. They are a team that shocked Guinea.
“It is not going to be easy playing against them especially playing against them (at their stadium).
“We know what is waiting for us. We’ve had our wake-up call with Tanzania (where the Super Eagles drew 0-0 after they were largely dominated by the Taifa Stars).
“The boys are in good spirits so I am optimistic,” he told reporters in Abuja after the teams last training session.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play the second leg of the tie against Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on November 17.
Swaziland aren’t exactly a football power house in Africa nay the world. In fact they aren’t in the top 100 football nations in the world according to the latest Fifa ranking.
They are probably more known for the ‘Uhmlanga’ – the Reed dance, than football at any level in the World.
The Swazi’s pride themselves as peace loving people accustomed to being good hosts to visitors who throng the country for it’s wildlife and scenery.
The motto of the country is “Siyinqaba” which is in Swati (the major language spoken) and it means ‘We are a fortress’.
Swazi fans will turn out in full support of their team
This is exactly what the Super Eagles will face on Friday when they meet with the Swazi national side in Lobamba on Friday.
It will be the first leg of the second round tie of qualification for the FIFA 2018 World Cup and the winner of the tie will move into the final qualifying round.
Nigeria will take a tricky trip down to the southern part of the country to take on one of the dark horses on the continent.
Coached by Harries Bulunga, the Sihlangu Semnikati ( which means the king’s shield) will look to continue their rise on the African continent by doing one over her more illustrious opponents.
Nigeria sit 71 places above Swaziland on the Fifa rankings but all that will count for nought when proceedings kick-off as the Swazis do have players who can hurt the Super Eagles.
Thulani Tony ‘TT’ Tsabedze might not be a household name on the continent but he is one of the leading lights of Swazi football.
He scored twice in Swazland’s 2-1 win over Guinea in Casablanca in the Chan qualifiers in June and has continued to lead the line for his country.
