Ex-Super Eagles Star Hoping To Return To Barcelona For Manchester United Clash

Ex-Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo is hoping to return to Camp Nou on June 30 when Barcelona Legends face Manchester United in a charity game. <br /><br />The match was supposed to take place last year but was postponed because of the 2016 European Championship.<br /><br />There is no confirmation yet who will be selected by Barcelona for this fixture, but Okunowo and ex-Nigeria U17 coach Emmanuel Amuneke are eligible to feature against the Red Devils.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am aware of the game against Manchester United Legends. Barcelona are making their list now. I am interested in playing, I am available, &rdquo; said Okunowo to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />Okunowo joined Barcelona at the age of 18 and helped the Catalan giants win the league during the 1998-1999 season, where he made made 14 appearances. <br /><br />The former Shooting Stars sensation played against Manchester United while he was at Barcelona, a UEFA Champions League tie at the Camp Nou which ended 3-3 on November 25, 1998.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : blaugranas.com<br />
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