Utaka begs Keshi: Give me striker's role against Namibia

Utaka begs Keshi: Give me striker's role against Namibia

Red-hot Montpellier goal poacher, John Utaka, has called on Coach Stephen Keshi to let him spearhead the Super Eagles hunt for goals when they file out on Sunday to kick-start the 2014 World Cup campaign against Namibia at the U J Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Utaka&nbsp; was Montpellier hero when he netted seven goals, including a brace against Auxerre on the final day of the French season to propel his side to win the Ligue 1 for the first time in the club&rsquo;s history.<br /><br />The erstwhile Portsmouth striker, who had, in the past, been ignored by previous Super Eagles coaches for the top striker&rsquo;s role, reaffirmed that he could rekindle the feat if saddled with the responsibility of leading the demolition squad against the Brave Warriors on Sunday.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am a professional player and I am ready to man any position the coach wants me to play. There is nothing wrong with it, so long as it will produce a good result for the team.<br /><br />&ldquo;I occasionally play from the wings for my club and sometimes, I start as a central striker. But I am more comfortable creating scoring chances for myself from the middle. I will do my best for Nigeria to deliver the goals,&rdquo; Utaka assured.<br /><br />The 30-year-old was part of Nigeria squad at the FIFA 2010 World Cup held in South Africa but was an unused substitute in the tournament.<br /><br />
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