Confederations Cup: Nnamdi Oduamadi Confesses Love For Ronaldinho
Multilingual AC Milan striker Nnamdi Oduamadi, who spoke to reporters in English and Italian, netted his first hat - trick in Nigeria colors against Tahiti on Monday.<br /><br />The 22 - year - old has confessed that he idolizes Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, who defended the colors of AC Milan from 2008 - 2010.<br /><br />Ronaldinho now plies his trade with Clube Atlético Mineiro, who are based in Belo Horizonte, same city that hosted the tie between Nigeria and Tahiti.<br /><br />''<span class="notranslate">Ronaldo has always been my inspiration.</span> <span class="notranslate"> I was happy just to watch him train.</span> <span class="notranslate"> One day I spoke to him, and he was very attentive to me.</span> <span class="notranslate"> I hope someday to get to his level,'' Oduamadi said to <i>globoesporte.com</i>.<br /><br />It won't be a walk in the park when Nigeria trade tackles with their next two opponents in Group B - Uruguay and Spain.<br /><br />Mathematically, three points against Uruguay will see the African champions progress to the semi - finals of the Confederations Cup.<br /><br />''</span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Spain has a fantastic team.</span> <span class="notranslate"> We will fight, but we know it is difficult.</span> <span class="notranslate"> We hope to beat Uruguay ,'' Oduamadi told the Brazilian media giants.<br /><br /></span> Nnamdi Oduamadi, with three strikes, tops the goalscoring chart after the first round of matches in the Confederations Cup.</span><span class="notranslate"></span>
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