Following their success at the just concluded FIFA under 17 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates, a trio of the triumphant Super Eaglets have been linked with moves to English top side Manchester City.
Top on the list is Kelechi Iheanacho. The striker who won the Golden Ball at the U-17 World Cup after picking up six goals and seven assists, signed a pre-contract agreement with Manuel Pellegrini's side on Friday and will join when he turns 18 in October.
Next on the line is Musa Yahaya who scored four times in seven matches at the tournament.Dubbed the 'Nigerian Neymar', Yahaya had been tracked by Tottenham, as well as teams in Portugal and Spain, but City appear to have won the race for the 16-year-old and are in deep discussions with the player's agent, Babawo Mohammed.
Chidi Nwakali is reportedly also in talks with the London club for possible transfer.
These are very good developements for the young lads but I'm wondering if they have the capacity to break into the first team of this star-studded club as is the expectation of many Nigeria soccer fans who desire to watch them play every week. Should they be able to do this they have the full support and applause of Nigerians, but I fear we may have to wait too long to see them play again.
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