UCHE NWOFOR Makes Eredivisie Team Of The Week
Published: September 17, 2012
Top scorer at the last African Youth Championship Uche Nwofor came off the bench on Sunday to save VVV Venlo the agony of yet another defeat in the latest round of matches played in the Dutch championship.
Nwofor bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw with NEC. The Limburg based club had trailed the away team by two goals scored by Breuer(2nd minute) and Melvin Platje (55th minute).
Highly respected Dutch Football magazine Elf Voetbal on Monday recognized the contributions of Nwofor by picking the young forward in its Team of the Week.
''I am delighted to be picked by Elf Voetbal in its Team of the Week. I want to dedicate these goals to the Almighty God for making it possible, to my family, friends and supporters of the club. I can't predict the number of goals I would score this season, but I wish to score more goals.,'' Nwofor disclosed to allnigeriasoccer.com.
Speaking on his substitute appearance, the ex Enugu Ranger said: ''No player is happy being on the bench. But the decision came from the technical crew and there is nothing I can do about it. I have to be patient and wait for my time.''
Uche Nwofor has now scored 7 goals in 35 appearances for VVV Venlo. He is under contract with the club until June 30, 2014.
Nwofor bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw with NEC. The Limburg based club had trailed the away team by two goals scored by Breuer(2nd minute) and Melvin Platje (55th minute).
Highly respected Dutch Football magazine Elf Voetbal on Monday recognized the contributions of Nwofor by picking the young forward in its Team of the Week.
''I am delighted to be picked by Elf Voetbal in its Team of the Week. I want to dedicate these goals to the Almighty God for making it possible, to my family, friends and supporters of the club. I can't predict the number of goals I would score this season, but I wish to score more goals.,'' Nwofor disclosed to allnigeriasoccer.com.
Speaking on his substitute appearance, the ex Enugu Ranger said: ''No player is happy being on the bench. But the decision came from the technical crew and there is nothing I can do about it. I have to be patient and wait for my time.''
Uche Nwofor has now scored 7 goals in 35 appearances for VVV Venlo. He is under contract with the club until June 30, 2014.
Latest News
- 'Was amazing' - Former Celtic striker insists Balogun must keep his spot in Rangers backline
- Arthur Okonkwo's potential departure: United States youth teamer heading to Arsenal for training stint
- After Boniface, Napoli considering another Super Eagles striker as potential replacement for Osimhen
- Inter Milan join Arsenal and AC Milan in race to sign Bologna's Super Eagles-eligible striker
- Promising right-back Habeeb Ogunneye misses out on major Manchester United honour
- 'I don't know why he never plays' - Ponciroli blasts AC Milan coach over treatment of Chukwueze
- Nigerian exports: Lookman scores and assists; Moffi in red-hot form; Ohio super-sub; Olusanya strikes
- Transfer insider claims Trabzonspor, Crystal Palace-linked striker Iheanacho will leave Leicester this summer
- Southampton loanee Onuachu makes his comeback from injury for Trabzonspor in win v Fatih Karagumruk
- Online SportyBet review: Your gateway to exciting betting and gaming in Nigeria
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