Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has hinted he could give teenage forward Samuel Chukwueze a chance against Bafana Bafana in this month’s crucial AFCON qualifier.
The Villarreal teenage sensation has earned a first call-up and could play some role when Super Eagles meet Bafana bent on revenge at FNB Stadium on Saturday‚ November 17.
“Chukwueze has a good left foot‚ is quick‚ has a low center of gravity‚ which gives him a very good balance‚ and can deliver and score‚,” Rohr said.
“We need a player like him to give us balance in attack and he can also play through the middle.”
The 19-year-old scored against Almería on what was his domestic debut for Villarreal last week‚ before starting again in the 1-1 draw with Levante at the weekend.
He had previously featured for “Yellow Submarine” (Villareal’s nickname) in the Uefa Europa League and also for the club’s reserves this season.
He won the Bronze Boot as the third best player at the 2015 Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile after scoring three goals as Nigeria lifted the title.
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