Childhood idol? Kanu. Biggest fear? Death – Super Eagles star reveals all in ‘Get to know me’ challenge

The Nigerian worldwide has been one of many nation’s brightest shining lights within the Spanish Segunda Division

Ponferradina and Tremendous Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has supplied insights into his private preferences away from the soccer pitch.

Nwakali shared his ideas on a variety of matters throughout an fascinating Q&A session tagged the ‘Get To Know Me’ with the NFF Media Crew.

The previous Arsenal ace revealed that his soccer idol since childhood had been Gunners legend Nwankwo Kanu.

Nwakali additionally confessed his worry of dying, his nervousness when taking part in for the Tremendous Eagles, and his desire for Nigerian films.

Beneath is the excerpt from the chat:

Media Crew: First official boots, and who received them for you?
Kelechi Nwakali: My first boot was from my dad on my birthday in 2005 earlier than he died in 2006.

MT: Who was your childhood idol?
KN: He has been my childhood idol until at present – Kanu.

When did you rating your first skilled aim?
My first skilled aim was in 2016 in Holland at Maastricht.

What’s your present favorite TV collection or movie?
I’m not likely into films. I really like watching Nigerian films, although. Comedy. Mr Ibu.

What’s your nickname?
Kele

What are you fearful of?
Demise

Favorite superpower?
If I might select any energy, it could be simply disappear.

What makes you nervous?
Dropping a match for Nigeria

What was the perfect second of your profession?
Once I was instructed I used to be going to play on the Afcon.

What was your favorite play while you had been little?
Let you know the reality; there was no time for all these issues

What myths did your mother and father make you consider had been true?
Once they stated for those who drink coke and eat mango, you’re going to… you perceive. I didn’t know all these had been all lies.

Nwakali’s profession thus far 

Kelechi Nwakali turned distinguished when he skippered the Golden Eaglets to carry the 2015 FIFA u-17 World Cup in Chile.

Nwakali moved to Arsenal shortly afterwards and, from there, went on mortgage at VV Venlo and later Maastricht earlier than leaving completely for Huesca.

The 24-year-old midfielder was on mortgage at Alcorcon between January and June final 12 months and shortly after had his contract terminated by Huesca.

The Tremendous Eagles ace joined Ponferradina on a free switch in July. On Sunday, he scored his first aim in virtually a 12 months and a half as Ponferradina misplaced 1-2 at dwelling to Actual Zaragoza.

On the worldwide scene, Nwakali was a member of the Nigerian squad that reached the knockout phases of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon earlier this 12 months.

He made his debut for the three-time African champions within the 1-0 win over Egypt on matchday one, changing Kelechi Iheanacho within the eightieth minute.