The U17 team of Nigeria has emerged as one of the best teams at the ongoing UEFA/CAF International tournament taking place in Turkey to help teams prepare adequately well for the upcoming U17 World Youth Championship in Brazil later this year.
The coach Manu Garba led team has so far scored seven goals in two games with their yesterday 5-1 thrashing of Guatemala coming after their 2-0 win over host country Turkey.
Owngoalnigeria.com spoke with a Turkish journalist, Mohammed Emre who has watched all of the games involving the Nigerian team and he picked five players who have so far caught the attention of scouts at the tournament.
Olakunle Olusegun – He isn’t the top striker of the team but has scored more goals than any player in the team. His eyes for goals is way too good for his age and his combination play has also warmed him into the hearts of many.
Akinkunmi Amoo – Very lively on the ball but lazy off it. Runs at defenders at will and takes up goal scoring positions with runs which mostly leaves his markers in their wake. He is such a delight to watch and scouts have been taking notes of his performance.
Olatomi Olaniyan – Sleek midfielder who uses the ball too well for a lad of his age. Uses both feet correctly and his ability to still keep possession even when under pressure has made him one of the top players in the Nigerian team.
David Oduko – A left full back who loves to join the attack and deservedly got the goal his performance deserve in the win over Guatemala. Although he has to still work on his defending. His ball playing abilities has no doubt caught the eyes.
Ibraheem Jabaar – Not scared of shooting at goal and also very much a team player than most in the team. He cuts in from the right where he can be facing goal directly with his strong feet. Has the potential to be one of the best players in the Nigerian team in the future.
