Stars to watch at Super 4 tourney
Some of the best players in the domestic league will be in attendance but here are the five players who will be the cynosure of all eyes. Godspower Aniefiok (Kano Pillars)Aniefiok’s last season’s performances for Akwa United did not go unnoticed by the Nigerian champions. After a tussle between Pillars, Enyimba and Warri Wolves, the young […]
Some of the best players in the domestic league will be in attendance but here are the five players who will be the cynosure of all eyes.
Godspower Aniefiok (Kano Pillars)
Aniefiok’s last season’s performances for Akwa United did not go unnoticed by the Nigerian champions. After a tussle between Pillars, Enyimba and Warri Wolves, the young player opted to sign for Kano Pillars a couple of weeks ago. All eyes will be on this lanky upcoming midfield dynamo as he looks to exert his influence in the middle of the park for the league champions. He boasts of a good vision, an excellent ball passing ability as well as knowing how to find the back of the net.
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC and Under-23):
Samson Siasia’s strong Under-23 side got even better with the arrival of Arsenal Under-21 Winger Alex Iwobi. Followers of the English game might not have seen him in action as he is yet to break into the senior team but Arsene Wenger has named him on the substitutes bench a couple of times this season. Iwobi also comes into this tournament with another pedigree ahead of him. He is the nephew to former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Now, your ears have lit up, he will be lining up for the Nigeria Under-23 team.
Chima Uluocha (Enyimba International):
Uluocha was one of the big moves we saw during the break with the Abia Warriors captain dumping Abia’s Red corner for the blue corner. Kadiri Ikhana spotted Uluocha after Abia Warriors 3-3 draw with Enyimba and quickly settled the move. Enyimba have the likes of Chinedu Udoji, Emma Anyanwu and Uche John but it is likely that we will see Uluocha playing a key role in Enyimba’s Super 4 campaign.
Chidera Ezeh (FC Porto and Under-21):
The 2013 Under-17 World Championships saw the revelation of such talents as Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ezeh among others. While English Premier League Champions Manchester City snapped up Iheanacho, Portuguese side FC Porto went for Ezeh. The attacking midfielder who turned 17 last October is currently honing his skills with the youth team of the Portuguese Giants who cannot wait to offer him a contract. Garba Manu has invited the youngster and the Super 4 tournament is another opportunity for us to see this youngster whose heroics at the cadet mundial last year brought him to the limelight.
Onyekachi Okafor (Warri Wolves):
Crown FC had a season to forget in the Glo Premier League last season and eventually getting themselves relegated at the end of the season but one bright spark of that troubled season was Onyekachi Okafor. The striker gave a good account of himself nonetheless and it was no surprise when Warri Wolves signed him as a replacement for Serbia bound Gbolahan Salami. He will be key to their domestic and Continental aspirations. His move seems a good one and Paul Aigbogun will be hoping he hits the ground running.