'Some have blamed poor transfer decisions for their troubles – both chose to join Premier League sides in their very first moves. All things considered, it is a difficult pathway for young Nigerian players, and directly led to their spate of loans.'
In Chile, he emulated his brother, Chidiebere who, two years prior, had won the same competition in the United Arab Emirates; he was named the best player in the tournament, and immediately became the subject of interest from all around the world, eventually signing with Premier League side, Arsenal.
It is difficult to understand the basis upon which they desire to see them integrated into the national team is based. Talent is all well and good, but in professional football, it is a bare minimum. Nurturing that talent to full potential by infusing it with dedication and passion is what elevates a player: down the years, Nigeria have seen such prospects as Alfred Emoefe and Bernard Okorowanta fail to reach their full potential, and it was not for a lack of ability.
There is only so long they can continue to be regarded as “young”. It has been over four years now since Kelechi took the world by storm, and over six for Chidiebere. While that is a worthwhile factor to consider, it is almost impossible to completely dull talent in this manner. Even when work permit restrictions prevent a player from gaining a foothold, there is nothing stopping him from applying himself during one of his loan spells and securing a permanent move away.
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