I’m Ripe For Eagles- Nwakali

On loan Manchester City Nigerian midfielder Chidiebere Nwakali has spoken out about his eagerness to play for the national team of Nigeria. The youngster whose mates currently earn a call-up in the Super Eagles believes he is ripe to have same opportunity for the national team.

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“As much as I enjoy playing for my club, I want to put same, even much more in playing for my country. God bless Naija,” he posted on twitter.

Nwakali has played for the U-17 and 20 teams of Nigeria, and was a part of the U-17 team that won the 2013 World Youth Championship in the UAE, with the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and Taiwo Awoniyi among others.

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He moved to Manchester City together with Iheanacho, but while Iheanacho has gone ahead to be a main stay in the midfield, Nwakali has had to endure spells away from the club on loan.