Coach of Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer corrected a journalist who pronounced the name of Manchester United teen sensation Shola Shoretire wrongly.
The coach was asked to explain how he feels with his decision to play Shoretire by a journalist after their UEFA Europa League 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad. The reporter pronounced the name as Shore Tyre.
Responding the coach pronounced the name properly Shoray-Ti-Ray during the course of his explanation and went as far as sayin he is a Nigerian.
“ I’m sure Shola wants you to pronounce his name properly. I know it’s not easy Shoretire ( pronounced as Shoray-Ti-Ray). He is a Nigerian hence the name”, the coach stated before replying the question.
As reported by Owngoalnigeria.com, the 17 year old who has played for Manchester United In their last two games against Newcastle United and Real Sociedad in the English Premier League and Europa League respectively.
He is still eligible for Nigeria even though he was born in England and he won’t be requiring a switch of allegiance process as he hasn’t played for England at any level.
