AAG Football Events: Makanjuola to propel Flying Eagles

AAG Football Events: Makanjuola to propel Flying Eagles

By Sampson Adedeji

After a not too impressive performances of Nigeria's Flying Eagles in the 2019 FIFA U20 World cup in Poland, the team will have the opportunity to redeem itself in the fast approaching All African Games.

Just as the team resumed preparations, all eyes will be on one of Nigeria finest young midfielder Success Makanjuola, who joined the team camp earlier in the week.

The 18-year old distinguished himself from the Nigeria's squad to Poland with wonderful performance that win him Man Of The Match and catapulted the team into the round of 16.

Since his arrival in camp Makanjuola has impressed playing from the left side of attack with his quick feet, pace and skills putting defenders on their toes when he is up against them in training.

Makanjuola, a product of the same youth academy that produced 2014 World Cup player Babatunde Michael could use the All African Games to claim his position in the Super Eagles and secure a move to a big team in Europe.

Paul Aigbogun is banking on Makanjuola as the country eye the top prize in Rabat, Morocco.