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Meet Nigeria’s First Multi-talented Kid Footballer, Moses Ekwueme; Who Can Play As Goalkeeper, Midfielder, Striker
Nigeria’s first multi-talented kid player has emerged in the ranks of Bee United Football Academy in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos … and his name is Moses Ekwueme, Sports247 reports.
Unlike the famous Nigerian ex-international, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, who played from the left-flank for the Super Eagles, this new kid on the block is a versatile youngster who likes to stop shots at one and score them at the other.
Amazingly, he was spotted by Sports247 while manning the posts for Bee United as their goalkeeper during a quarter-finals fixture at the ongoing Seamoriow U15 Football Competition at Islamic Field, Ikotun, Lagos, but it soon turned out that this Ekwueme is a master of many trades.
His unusual talent came to the forefront when he kept going forward to launch the attack with deft passes and hit a couple of free kicks in his attempt to save his team from defeat against Shuffle Select Football Academy.
However, for anyone who thought Nigeria’s version of Paraguay legend, Jose Luis Chilavert had emerged, Moses Ekwueme is quick to point out that he prefers creating goals than stopping them.
He told Sports247 exclusively, “I’m actually a midfielder, but I decided to keep for my team because our normal keeper was injured. I know that I can keep, but I prefer playing as a midfielder.”
Dramatically, the senior secondary one (SS1) student of Mulero Grammar School added: “I also play as a striker once in a while. In fact, I played top-nine for my team in our first match of this competition, and I even scored a goal.”
He concluded by emphasising that, though he is equally good as a striker and goalkeeper, his preferred position is in midfield, because he wants to be like Lionel Messi of Argentina.
“I’m good as a striker and as a goalkeeper, but I prefer playing in midfield. It gives me room to express myself and play like my football hero, Messi,” Ekwueme submitted.
Unfortunately, Sports247 reports further that Ekwueme could not save his team from losing to Shuffle Select, who won on Tuesday but lost 3-1 to the host’s during the first semi-final on Thursday.
Seamoriow Football Academy will now battle Arewa Warriors FA at 3pm on Sunday in the grand finale at same venue; after the team from Ile-Epo defeated Pumah FA 4-3 via penalties, following a 1-1 end to regulation time.
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A PROUD MOMENT FOR PLATEAU!
Plateau-Born Air Force Cadet Emerges Best Graduating Student in Biology and Overall Best in Faculty of Science at NDA Kaduna
A young man from Plateau State has shown that hard work, discipline and determination can take you far in life.
Flying Officer FJ Davun, a Plateau-born Air Force Cadet, has emerged as the Best Graduating Student in Biology and also the Overall Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Science at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
His achievement is not just a reason for Plateau to celebrate; it is also a message of hope to every young person who dreams of having a better future.
To the student who is struggling today, don’t give up.
To the young person who wants to graduate and make their family proud, keep studying and keep believing.
To those who feel their dreams are too big or their beginning is too small, remember that great things can start from anywhere.
Success may not come overnight, but with hard work, discipline, patience and consistency, your story can change.
One day, the effort you are making today may become the achievement everyone celebrates tomorrow.
Congratulations to Flying Officer FJ Davun on this remarkable achievement.
Plateau is proud of you! 👏🏽🎓
And to every young person in Plateau State and beyond:
Keep going. Your future is still ahead of you. 🌟
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