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August 9, 2019
Amokachi’s FA Cup Heroics, Aiyegbeni’s goal record… a few records Iwobi must match at Everton
written by Adebanjo Ogunseye
Alex Iwobi will become only the fifth Nigerian to play for Everton, when he suits up for the Toffees in the 2019/20 EPL season.
Former Super Eagles manager, Austin Eguavoen (Cerezo) has been appointed as the Technical Director of Slovenian second division side, NK Drava Dakinda.
Everton Manager Marco Silva is ready to hand Alex Iwobi regular first team action and as a starter, something the winger didn’t get in his time at Arsenal.
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel made his debut for Trabzonspor in their 2-2 draw against Sparta Prague in Thursday’s Europa League game.
Former Everton and ex Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi has backed Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi to be a success at his new club after completing a 35million pounds move for the Nigerian player.
Amokachi speaking in a chat with gathered by www.brila.net however expressed concern about Everton’s signings which hasn’t really yielded so much for them in recent times buy backed Iwobi to come good at the club.
“He is a young man that has a lot of talent. I think Everton is a good team for him. Everton are doing a lot of crazy signings like they did three seasons ago and it never paid off. Sometimes it’s not just about signing players but been smart about the type of players you are signing.”
Bayelsa Queens midfielder, Amarachi Okoronkwo has stated her intention to fight for her place in order to play for the super falcons in the qualifiers of Tokyo Olympic 2020 against Algeria.
Amarachi told brila.net that she will not relent and will also strive harder to make the cut of players that will represent the country in the two legged qualifiers game despite missing out from the just concluded women world cup in France team.
‘I’m happy to have been called up to the team this time and I will give all to prove my worth in the team.
‘We would make sure we beat them to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic because Algeria are not our match. Amarachi told brila.net.