Connect with us

Nigeria Players Abroad

Kelechi Iheanacho: I Never Thought I Will Play For Manchester City

Published

3 months ago

on

By Freedom Ekawu
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed that he was surprised when he discovered that English Premier League side Manchester City were keen for his signature.
Iheanacho who was an inspiring player for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, as the Nigerians went on to win the whole tournament, stated that he doubted if he would be able to get regular minutes of football under his belt if he joined the Manchester club and so, was not too keen on the move.
“I didn’t believe that it was going to happen”, the 26 year old told LFC when describing his feelings upon hearing that Manchester City were interested in him for his signature.
“After the under 17 World Cup, I was looking at going to other teams in Europe.
“But when they said I was going to Manchester City, I was surprised and said, ‘How can I go there to that massive team? Am I even going to play? I said that I wouldn’t go and they should take me to a smaller team.
“However my father said to me that it doesn’t matter where I go, I know how to play football and that will show through there. So, I believed in him, he blessed me and I went on to Manchester City”
The rest they say, is history, as he went on to have a good career in the club, before being sold for a reported 25 million pounds to the club he plies his trade at now, Leicester City, in August of 2017. Iheanacho featured for Man city a total of 64 times across the 2015-16 season and the 2016-17 season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Nigeria Players Abroad

Sensational David Ankeye Scores Brace, Bags Assist As Hammam-Sousse Whitewash De Soliman

Published

2 days ago

on

March 28, 2023

By

Nigerian born Center-forward, David Akpan Ankeye, continued his goal scoring feast in the current Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season following his brace and an assist in ES Hammam-Sousse 5-1 pummeling of Avenir Sportif de Soliman.

The sensational 21-year-old center forward has been tipped for greatness following his exciting goal scoring prowess.

Winning tasty ES Hammam-Sousse looked forward to a change of fortune starting from it’s play-off fixture against Avenir Sportif de Soliman at home.

Just like the host, the visitors,Avenir Sportif de Soliman were faced with an uphill task of redeeming it’s self right when they face ES Hammam-Sousse away from home.

The host, ES Hammam-Sousse, were the first to break the deadlock at the 40th minute, a goal which separated the two sides at half time.

On re-emergence for the second half, ES Hammam-Sousse ran riot over Avenir Sportif de Soliman to score (4) goals with Nigerian born Recording a brace and his fellow Compatriot, Godspower Aniefiok, scoring last goal of the game.

With the brace against Avenir Sportif de Soliman, David Akpan Ankeye thus has (4) league goals to his name.

Continue Reading

Nigeria Players Abroad

King Tower: Nigerian International Aniefiok Godspower Scores In ES Hammam-Sousse Big Win

Published

2 days ago

on

March 28, 2023

By

Nigerian Forward, Godspower Aniefiok, added to his goal account in the current Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season following his goal in ES Hammam-Sousse 5-1 pummeling of Avenir Sportif de Soliman.

The highly rated striker since arriving at ES Hammam-Sousse has been ever present with lots of action minutes under his belt.

Winning tasty ES Hammam-Sousse looked forward to a change of fortune starting from it’s play-off fixture against Avenir Sportif de Soliman at home.

Just like the host, the visitors,Avenir Sportif de Soliman were faced with an uphill task of redeeming it’s self right when they face ES Hammam-Sousse away from home.

The host, ES Hammam-Sousse, were the first to break the deadlock at the 40th minute, a goal which separated the two sides at half time.

On re-emergence for the second half, ES Hammam-Sousse ran riot over Avenir Sportif de Soliman to score (4) goals with Nigerian international, Godspower Aniefiok, scoring last goal of the game, his second league goal of the season.

Continue Reading

Nigeria Players Abroad

Weekend Review: Nine (9) Nigerian Stars Outstanding For Clubsides

Published

3 days ago

on

March 27, 2023

By

Admist the International break,actions wereo underway across European and Scandevian leagues as teams continue their quest for domestic glory in their various league and cup Games.

Nigerian players didn’t disappoint as they showed up big with their various Clubside with outstanding displays in their ranks and below is as general review of outstanding Nigerian players.

1. Chinwendu Ihezuo (C.F Monterrey, Mexico)
Ihezuo scored Monterrey only goal in their 1-1 draw in derby fixture against UNAL.

2. Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rizespor Kulübü, Turkey)
The dashing Nigerian winger provided assist to Rizespor Kulübü match winning goal away from home.

3. Azubuike Okechukwu (Rizespor Kulübü, Turkey)
The midfielder who played from the middle of the park gave in a good shift to help Rizespor Kulübü clinch a 1-0 win away.

4. Jonathan Okoronkwo (Krasnodar, Russia)
The Nigeria striker gave in a good fight upfront for Krasnodar as they recorded a slim home win.

5. William Agada (Sporting Kansas, USA)
The Nigerian international scored his first League goal of the season in his side disappointing home loss.

6. Chiamaka Nnadozie ( FC Paris, France)
The Super Falcons goalkeeper played out all 90mins with a clean-sheet in her side 0-0 draw.

7. Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)
Uchenna marked her debut and contributed to her side win away from home.

8. Peter Utaka (Ventforet Kofu, Japan)
Nigerian Forward Peter Utaka record a brace and an assist in his side win

9. Kelechi Nwakali (Ponferredina, Spain)
The midfield maestro played all 90mins to help his side to goalless draw.

Continue Reading

Trending