Arsenal Young Star Kelechi Nwakali Delighted With Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up
Published: May 18, 2018Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is delighted to receive his first-ever invitation to the Nigerian national team for the upcoming friendly against La Liga outfit Atlético de Madrid, according to his intermediary Allwell Nwakali.
The national team coaches believe Kelechi deserves to be in the squad after an outstanding season in which he scored four goals in 16 appearances for MVV Maastricht, and he'll compete with his brother Chidiebere Nwakali for a midfield role against the Europa League winners.
''Kelechi is very much happy about the call-up, it will enhance his chances of being granted a work permit in the United Kingdom, it is a dream come true,'' Allwell Nwakali told allnigeriasoccer.com.
''He will land in Owerri this evening before moving to Uyo to join the team. Chidiebere's flight is this night.''
''He will land in Owerri this evening before moving to Uyo to join the team. Chidiebere's flight is this night.''
Kelechi Nwakali joined Arsenal on a five-year deal in the summer of 2016 after showing off his qualities at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup, where he was named player of the tournament.
The 19-year-old was skipper of the Flying Eagles squad that failed to qualify for the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- 'He's really exceptional' - Former Serie A top scorer hails Osimhen for his aerial prowess
- Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Leicester, Ipswich interested in Luton Town's 10-goal striker Adebayo
- Udinese U19 captain Nwachukwu names Real Madrid and Liverpool centre-backs as his role models
- Arsenal winger beats 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Akande to win Premier League award
- Crystal Palace open to accepting N90b plus add-ons for Man Utd, Chelsea-linked Nigerian winger
- Did Boniface's Bayer smash European record? UEFA confirms longest unbeaten run record held by Celtic
- 'Yes, we made history' - UEL POTW nominee Lookman reacts to goal, facing Tella and Boniface's Bayer in final
- After goal against Marseille, Lookman emulates Nigerian trio who played for Arsenal, Chelsea, Monaco
- Newcastle in contact with Bournemouth over signing of Chelsea academy product of Nigerian descent
- UEL: Lookman scores and assists as Atalanta make history; Bayer's Tella and Boniface watch history unfold
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football