Iheanacho, Yahaya Predict Iran’s Fall -As Arsenal Chase Four-goal Hero Ahead of Tuesday’s second round battle with Iran at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates, two players in the Golden Eaglets, Kelechi Iheanacho and Musa Yahaya have pledged to deliver a victorious outing for the Nigerian cadet squad. Iheanacho, who shocked the watching world when he scored four goals in the opening 6-1 trouncing of defending champions, Mexico, declared that noting but victory is on his mind going into the encounter in Al-Ain. Incidentally, Arsenal of England are monitoring the youngster, after his four-goal haul against Mexico, as the 17-year-old lad put up a brilliant display against the CONCACEF champions in their opening group game. In the aftermath of those heroics, Daily Mail reports that The Gunners’ chief scout, Steve Rowley is out in the United Arab Emirates watching the tournament and is known to be impressed by Iheanacho’s strides. Observers, though, have noted that Arsenal will have to move swiftly to seal a deal for the teenager as his performances, including four assists with his quartet of goals in the group stage, have alerted a host of Europe’s elite teams to his ability. A move to Arsene Wenger’s side would appeal to Iheanacho, whose aspiration it is to grace the Premier League, which is widely followed in his home country. Although the Owerri-born youngster admitted he would love to get his name of the scorers’ cards once again, he stressed that the ultimate collective objective of the team supersedes that of any individual. “By the grace of God, we are going to win our match and I don’t care even if I don’t score. The most important thing for us is to win all our matches. We would do everything to make it a special occasion,” said Iheanacaho. On his part, Yahaya equally promised to always give his very best, as he continues to cherish the gift of a branded footwear from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Alhaji Aminu Maigari’s personal assistant, Mallam Nasir Jibril. “Oga promised to give me canvass if I play so well in our last game and I’m so happy that he has given me this,” said the usually shy Yahaya, who scored twice against Iraq to add to his earlier goal against Sweden.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:27:08 +0000
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