Super Eagles call-up delights NPFL top-scorer Adeniji, thanks Oliseh
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Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, leading marksman Tunde Adeniji has thanked new Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh for giving him the opportunity to prove himself in the senior national team.
Oliseh on Friday named the former Rising Stars of Akure striker among a strong 23 home –based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Tanzania.
Adeniji, who is just 19, was discovered by scouts of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, while playing for Methodist High School in Okitipupa, Ondo state.
He insists his target is not just to become the league’s highest goal scorer this season but also to break the NPFL all time goal record of 23 goal set last season by Enyimba’s Mfon Udoh.
“My target is to break the record created by Mfon Udoh last season. He scored 23 goals and with the help of my team mates, I know I can go pass that record this season,”
The erstwhile Rising Stars of Akure forward, has scored 12 goals so far, one ahead of Heartland’s Bright Ejike who is on 11 goals.
His goals have helped Sunshine Stars reclaim NPFL top position from Enyimba of Aba.