Coach of popular Lagos-based grassroots club (Collins Edwin SC), Uche Ugwu has praised Stephen Keshi for handing Ugonna Anyora a chance be a part the Super Eagles that will confront Sudan in the forthcoming AFCON 2015 qualifiers, stating that his inclusion will help the team.
Ugonna Anyora who plies his trade for Norwegian club, FK Haugesund is among the 24-man squad to face Sudan in Khartoum on Saturday, 11th October before trading tackles at the National Stadium, Abuja four days later.
According to the Mr Uche, Keshi should be commended for giving young players the opportunity of representing the national team.
''Keshi is on the right track, he knows what's best for the team, said Uche.
''He has shown that he wants to work with young talents who can help the present squad triumph and help the team qualify.
On Ayora, he said ''He is a youngman i know well, a product of grassroots who is hardworking.
''His talents are not in doubts, and that's what has prompted the call-up by the national team coach
''Anyora is always ready to learn and down to earth.
''He trains with my team whenever he's around (Nigeria) and that explains his kind of humility
''I believe he will do well, and his creativity will help the team, he has great skill and power. I watched him play for his club when I was in Norway with his team, so i can say much about his talent''.
Coach Uche Ugwu has worked with several talents who have represented the nations at the junior cadre of the national team such as Matthew Edile and Samuel Okon.
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