Former Nigerian international Victor Ezeji has blamed Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali’s lack of discipline for his decline in his football.
Nwakali, who was one of the shining lights for the Golden Eaglets at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, has failed to actualize his dream of playing top football.
In a chat with Brila FM, Ezeji stated that Nwakali’s attitude remains his biggest problem.
“This is the second time I remember he has had this particular incident. It all boils down to discipline. We are easily carried away with fame. Till date, I’m yet to see anyone that can play as a number 10 like Nwakali, but his attitude is the biggest problem.
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“During their U-17 days, he was the star boy, but after that tournament, we don’t know what happened to him—maybe it’s fame or ‘village people,’ only God knows. I always tell these boys that fame is good, but learn to manage it. You will become a superstar, but how you live your life determines everything. That is very important. You have to discipline yourself.
“How will you come to Nigeria for holiday and not think of going back? Overstaying isn’t the problem, but you must communicate with your team. Say, ‘I have one or two challenges, please give me about two to five days.’ The club will usually tell you, ‘Do whatever you want to do and come back.’
“When I was in Tunisia, it happened sometimes. I asked for permission, and they told me to take one more week and return immediately, but our own—when they come back, they become kings here because all their friends are around them. They will play till they forget they are meant to go back.”
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Take osimhen for instance, his decline in elite level football is due to his lack of discipline…I mean from Napoli (Italy) to Galatasaray (turkey)….he almost went from Napoli (Italy) to Saudi self at just age 26… When it should have been from Napoli to say real Madrid, man u, PSG, etc smh….
It seems your jaundiced brains forgot to add from €200k per week b4 tax to €400k per week after tax….LMAOoo
From highest paid player in Italy to one of the highest paid players in Europe…..LMAOoo
What a decline….!!!
Dr.Drey greetings Sir, I love your football knowledge, I want to ask you this question what is your prediction on Rwanda and South Africa
Warm Greetings to you too.
These days and with this generation of SE, predict at your own peril. Whoever thought we would be losing to the likes of Benin and Rwanda in key qualifiers.
So count me out of predicitions. I just hope they wín both games for their own good.
It will be a complete disaster if this generation (the bulk of our 2013 and 2015 u17 wc winning teams) passes on without reaching the senior world cup itself.
You are absolutely correct. Osimhen’s attitude made all the English Premier league teams not to sign him. It was over the news hear, even England legend Gary Lineker said it in an interview about him saying no manager wants no disruption in their dressing room. It’s a pity it’s almost over for him playing for any top league teams in Europe but I will him well.
Thank you my brother @socrates… You made a valid point!
Hahahaha Osimhen’s attitude indeed……LMAOoo
They say Osimhen has a bad character, but he has never been fined or banned by any club, league body or National FA in a career spanning a decade already…..LMAOoo
Gary Lineker has suddenly become a bigger authority in transfer matters above Fabrizio Romano……LMAOoo.
I am sure Ademola’s attitude is also the reason why no english clubs signed him too……..LMAOoo. Please help us confirm from Gary Lineker.
When yall are done grunting about Osimhen please kindly let us know.