League leaders Arsenal are reportedly interested in
securing the signature of Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi
Iheanacho, according to Soriebah Kajue of the Daily Mail.
Iheanacho has been one of the standout stars at the FIFA
Under-17 World Cup, which is currently taking place in the
United Arab Emirates.
The Gunners' chief scout, Steve Rowley, was apparently
on hand to watch the 17-year-old score four goals in
Nigeria’s 6-1 rout of defending champions Mexico in their
opening game in Group F, per Kajue's report.
The No. 10, who is both tall and fast, was the best player
inside the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain during the
contest, and he was ecstatic when speaking with
FIFA.com after the win:
I was totally over the top with joy when that first goal
went in.
I’ve scored four goals in a game many times, but only in
the streets with my friends. But never in an international
match, never for my country. The feeling is amazing.
Just this evening he made it 5 goals so far in the Tournament
Match againt Iran ,which Nigeria won 4 :1 against a defensive
Iranian side.
He sure would have scored more If not for an injury .
Arsenal are likely to be just one of a number of European
teams interested in Iheanacho after his recent
performances.
No comments:
Post a Comment