Onyemaechi Who? The numbers behind Peseiro latest Super Eagles invitee

The invitation of Bruno Onyemaechi for Nigeria’s pleasant towards Portugal in Lisbon could not have come as a shock for some, however may there extra behind Jose Peseiro’s choice?

Onyemaechi, born in Owerri, South-East Nigeria, is a 23 year-old versatile defender on mortgage at Boavista.

He joined the membership from CD Feirense, a staff that had at one time additionally paid for the companies of midfield star Peter Etebo.

Whereas his contract at Feirense runs till 2024, the CB is courting critical pursuits at Boavista for a everlasting deal.

Per Portuguese reporter Pedro Sepúlveda, Boavista are prepared to pay upwards of €800, 000 for the Nigerian.

?? Bruno Onyemaechi convocado para a seleção da Nigéria, no lugar de Zaidu. O lateral esquerdo está emprestado pelo @cdfeirensesad ao @boavistaoficial mas os axadrezados pretendem acionar a opção de compra a rondar os 800 mil euros por 80% do passe no ultimate da época. ⏳ pic.twitter.com/smkGmJS2Md

— Pedro Sepúlveda (@pedromsepulveda) November 11, 2022

Tactically, Onyemaechi is left-footed, however may also play on the suitable facet of defence.

Nonetheless he was drafted by Peseiro to exchange FC Porto LB, Zaidu Sanusi who has struggled to shake off a minor harm suffered lately.

Extra strategically, Nigeria’s pleasant in Lisbon afforded the Tremendous Eagles coach ample time to scout gamers in Europe and the DF who plys his commerce within the Primeira Liga appeared cheap.

FL gathered the teenager could possibly be on the verge of a swap in subsequent summer season’s switch window, as well as, he’s contracted to the identical Soccer Company that serves as middleman for 62 year-old Peseiro.

TGC, a Porto based mostly Soccer Company, even have 4 different, budding Nigerians on their books – all underneath the age of 25.

It’s unsure if the Onyemaechi will get minutes on his debut invite on the Estadio Jose Alvalade, and, although he has made 12 appearances – with no objective or help – in all competitions for Boavista, it begs the query if Bruno Onyedika has carried out sufficient to get a Tremendous Eagles invite.