Super Eagles team at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.
Akor Adams is a potential Super Eagles attacker with enough ingredients to get goals according to former international John Utaka; npflupdates.com reports.
According to John, Akor who has three goals in this season’s French Ligue 1 is a hard worker; with good size for a striker. And he believes that the former Flying Eagles goal-poacher will make good of a chance to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
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Akor will be a good option for the Super Eagles attacking department
“Akor is a potential Super Eagles striker,” Utaka tipped in an interview.
“He’s a hard worker, has a good size for a striker and a great mindset.
“I believe he will take his chance in the national team when he is handed one.”
Adams has been sidelined due to an injury he sustained some few weeks ago. But, Utaka who maintains a close relationship with HSC Montpelier as their youth coach, disclosed the striker’s return to action.
“He’s now back in the team,” he reported.
In a related story, Adams reveals it’d be a privilege and a dream come true if he can represent Nigeria senior men’s team.
“I work hard on my game. It’s important to me. It would be a great privilege to represent Nigeria at senior level. I am just waiting for the time,” the former SK Lillestrøm player said.
Speaking about the striking department of the three-time African champions; Adams praised the talent of players currently in the department.
However, he expressed his readiness to take any opportunity to play for the country.
“I recognise that Nigeria has top strikers right now. Football is about opportunity, and you have to keep improving and trust your own process, which I do,” Adams added.
“If the chance comes, I need to be ready to perform. That is the most important thing.”
Having previously played for the Flying Eagles(Nigeria U-20 men), Adams stressed that he is not focused on when his invitation will happen; but on being ready when the opportunity arises, so he can snap it up.
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“I am not concerned with when it(Super Eagles call-up) will come, but with being prepared to take it. Credit to the strikers who are doing well for Nigeria and their clubs,” he said.
Ifeoma Onumonu heap praises on John Utaka
In another story, HSC Montpelier’s women forward Ifeoma Onumonu heaps praises on Utaka.
According to the 30-year-old gigantic forward, Utaka has been an inspiration since her move to the French Ligue.
“It feels good to have Utaka at Montpellier,” Onumonu said. “He comes to our training sessions when we have lighter ones and gives me tips with finishing drills.”
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“It is good to have a fellow Nigerian near the team, and the tips that he gives have helped me,” she added.
Onumonu’s appreciation for Utaka’s mentorship is evident, as she recently, made history by becoming the first-ever Nigerian player to score against France’s women’s national team, Les Bleues.
