Former Enugu Rangers’ star, Chikeluba Ofoedu is ready to stake his claim for a permanent spot in the Super Eagles’ attack. He is one of the new generation stars who feel they can help Nigeria regain its number sport in African football.
Buoyed by the recent pronouncement by the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr that Nigerian players doing well in their various clubs stand a chance of being invited for the upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt, the Israel-based star says he cannot wait to announce his arrival in the international scene.
Ofoedu, who has nine goals and seven assists in 17 games so far this season for Israeli giants, Maccabi Tel Aviv, is one of those believed to be on Rohr’s radar ahead of AFCON 2019 in Egypt.
While Ofoedu agrees that he has already done enough to at least attract the attention of the national team handlers, he was quick to state that he would not rest on his oars until he achieves his long-time ambition of playing for the national team.“I believe I have done a lot to attract a call to the National team and I trust I will not disappoint if given a first chance to impress,” he said. Read more