Exclusive Interview With Reading Super - Teen UCHE IKPEAZU

Exclusive Interview With Reading Super - Teen UCHE IKPEAZU

On October 9th, young Anglo - Nigerian striker Uche Ikpeazu bagged a hat - trick for Reading U18s against Arsenal. In this interview, Ikpeazu talks to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> on his international future and his Reading career.<br /><b><br />Name</b>: Uche Ikpeazu<br /><b>Age</b>: 17 years<br /><b>Date of Birth</b>: 28th February, 1995<br /><b>Place of Birth</b>: London, United Kingdom<br /><br /><b>ANS</b>: <b>Have you been to Nigeria before?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: Yes.<br /><b><br />ANS: Favorite Nigerian food?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu: </b>Jollof Rice and chicken.<br /><b><br />ANS: Favorite subject in high school?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: Religious Education<br /><br /><b>ANS: Any contact with the Nigeria Federation to play for the U 20 squad. Your international future lies with which country?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: I have had no contact with the Nigeria Federation, and I am not sure at the moment which country - England or Nigeria - to play for.<br /><br /><b>ANS: How did you join Reading FC, who spotted you?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: I was spotted at Middlesex by the Head of Recruitment.<br /><b><br />ANS: You have scored 10 goals in 8 games, what is the secret behind your blistering start to the season?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: I am working hard on my weaknesses and putting my faith in God.<br /><br /><b>ANS: Which player do you model your game after?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: Didier Drogba<br /><b><br />ANS: Strengths and weaknesses as a player.......</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: My strengths are my pace and power. On the other hand, I have to be more clinical in front of goal at times. <br /><b><br />ANS: Who is your favorite Nigerian player?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: I have to go for former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Jay Jay Okocha because of his skills and he provides entertainment on the pitch.<br /><br /><b>ANS: What is the highlight and lowlight of your career so far?</b><br /><b>Uche Ikpeazu</b>: Scoring a hat - trick against Arsenal Under 18s and winning the game 3 - 0 is the best moment of my career. Last season, I did not start enough games and that hit me hard.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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