Onazi Praises Messi's Enduring Brilliance in Football

Ogenyi Onazi, a former midfielder for Nigeria's Super Eagles, praised Lionel Messi's continued brilliance in international football, asserting that Messi's qualities on the pitch have not diminished. Onazi faced Messi during Nigeria's appearances in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, where Messi's longevity at the top level was evident.

He remarked that Messi's recent performances, including a stunning hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, reaffirm Messi's status as a world-class player. This performance brought Messi's career World Cup goal tally to 16, tying him with Germany's Miroslav Klose.

Onazi represented Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was part of the squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. He noted that Messi's consistent performances speak volumes, as he continues to demonstrate his talent regardless of age.