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Nigeria: Agu Backs Enyeama's Beijing 2008 Invitation
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This Day (Lagos)
14 May 2008
Posted to the web 14 May 2008
Lagos
The invitation of Hapoel Tel Aviv of Israel goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama to the Dream Team 4 (as one of the over-aged players ) has been described by Super Eagles' new goalkeepers' trainer, Alloy Agu as the surest route to ensure Nigeria grabs gold in Beijing, China.
The ex international shot stopper threw his full weight behind Samson Siasia's decision to short-list the former Enyimba of Aba 'keeper and stated in an interview with brilafm.net that the coach should line out the very best for the Olympiad.
"For me, the invitation of Enyeama is justified. I see him as the cause for Nigeria to win the gold medal in China. "Whatever people say about Siasia's selection, I just believe he should do his best and pick the best players for the team. Let's give him a free hand and see how his choices will play," Agu advised. He argued further that Siasia should have his good reasons for inviting Enyeama and says no one should query the decision, while declaring that the Eagles former first choice stands polls ahead of Ambrose Vanzekin in height and experience.
"I have nothing against Enyeama in the team. In fact, I believe he can bring his height and experience to bear when they get to the Olympics. The way it is, Enyeama would be an asset for the team's hopes and ambitions in China," he submitte
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