Saheed Will Be Flying Eagles' Joker In Senegal

The proprietor and president of Ace football Academy, Kola Adebulugbe says the captain of his team Abdulganiyu Saheed, who is a part of the Nigeria team to the Africa Youth Championship, will be a ‘joker in the pack' in defence for the Nigeria team in Senegal.

 

Speaking to SL10.ng in Kaduna, Kola took time out to congratulate the Nigeria Under-17 team for picking up a ticket to represent Africa at the Under-17 World Cup, and hopes the Under-20 follow suit in qualifying for the World Cup, by doing well at the Africa Youth Championship in Senegal.

 

The Nigeria team are due to depart Nigeria today for Senegal, and included in the team is a product of the Academy owned by Kola Adebulugbe, namely Ganiyu Saheed, and he has backed him to be a rock at the back for Nigeria.

 

"Saheed will be a revelation at the back for Nigeria. During the Super Six in Abuja he played three times in the six games they played, and also got a feel of for senior national team football when he played for Nigeria against Ghana under-21. Those two experiences have added to his confidence and ability, Nigerians should watch out for him." he told SL10.ng.

 

SL10.ng also gathered that Saheed will be scouted by FC Porto during the championship, while an unnamed team in Turkey already have him in mind for a summer transfer.