Uzoenyi in line for World Cup – Keshi

  Except the unexpected happens, Super Eagles and
Enugu Rangers winger Ejike Uzoenyi is one of the
players who will form part of Nigeria’s 2014 World Cup
squad. The performance of the striker in the just concluded
African Nations Championship in South Africa, where
he was declared the Most Valuable Player of the
tournament has placed the striker in pole position to
make the Stephen Keshi World Cup squad. In a chat with reporters after the bronze winning effort
of the Super Eagles in Cape Town, Keshi said, “I can
safely say this is Ejike’s tournament and I thank God
for him.” Keshi was asked at the mixed zone after the match
against Zimbabwe to review the performance of the
Rangers striker in the tournament. The coach admitted Ejuke towered above others
despite the unfortunate semi final loss to Ghana, and
he said, “Ejike did wonderfully well. He made the
tournament look like his project and his efforts have
been acknowledged by all.” Although the coach said he would not disclose the
names of the players who will make the World Cup
squad, he assured that he would be happy if the
petite forward w makes the World Cup squad, all
things being equal. “He has done well, but there is room for improvement.
I hope he makes the squad,” Keshi prayed.

Vanguard