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Young Footballers Can’t Grow in Nigeria – Egbe

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Young Footballers Can’t Grow in Nigeria – Egbe

Nduka Ugbade aims to win Nigeria's first ever U17 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Former Nigerian shot stopper, Etta Egbe has mentioned that abilities are in all places within the nation, however decries the rising lack of alternatives for budding abilities.

Talking about Nigerian soccer on Brila FM’s ‘The Large Interview’ on Wednesday morning, Egbe mentioned that:

“We had the privilege of being younger and contemporary out of faculty. Even Rufai was in a college in Rivers state, I used to be at school in Calabar. And so they introduced in overseas coaches to the 6 geopolitical zones.

“They went scouting for gamers and that was how we emerged. And we lasted about 3 many years, you may think about how previous we have been. None of us have been as much as 20 years previous.

“There are such a lot of Rufais and Etta Egbes in villages. We’ll by no means know as a result of alternatives haven’t been created. Lots of them are within the rural areas with out alternative to showcase themselves; There are untapped abilities ready for alternative.

“If we cannot go for overseas goalkeeper coaches, internally now we have coaches who can tackle the duty.

“Go to soccer taking part in colleges. There’s no means you gained’t discover anybody from nearly every state.”

He additionally spoke in regards to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations:

“Like each Nigerian, I anticipate that we do properly and are available dwelling with the trophy. By presenting a great staff, getting good outcomes and bringing again the trophy.

“Our coaches have given us confidence that they need the trophy and we’re awaiting the trophy. And the caliber of gamers chosen, there’s little doubt. If the combination is true, we are able to make it occur. The soup is finest with the best condiments.”

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