KANU: WE’RE HAPPY BRIAN IDOWU CHOSE NIGERIA…
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KANU: WE’RE HAPPY BRIAN IDOWU CHOSE NIGERIA OVER RUSSIA
Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu is delighted that Amkar Perm defender
Brian Idowu opted to represent the Super Eagles internationally over
his country of birth, Russia.
Idowu, who has been included in Nigeria’s 23-man squad list for the
World Cup, was born in St. Petersburg to a Nigerian father and his
mother is half Russian, half Nigerian.
”We are pleased that Brian has chosen Nigeria’s national team, the
fans really appreciate him,” Kanu told Russian News Agency TASS,
”He perfectly suits the national team’s playing style. Brian will be
able to diversify the team, as he was brought up in another football
system, it will only benefit the national team.”
The former Arsenal striker has opined that the presence of
Russian-born Idowu in the Super Eagles will make the players more
comfortable during the World Cup, a view that has been echoed by
manager Gernot Rohr.
”He knows everything about Russia, and this will help the team before
the World Cup in Russia.
”Every little thing is important, but we will have a player who knows
the country, speaks Russian. He will play at home and help others feel
at home,” added Nwankwo Kanu.
Brian Idowu scored eight minutes into his international debut against
Argentina after coming off the bench and has gone on to make four
appearances for the national team.
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