Porto Teen Sensation Awaziem Issues Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Nigeria U23s Coach Siasia

Porto Teen Sensation Awaziem Issues Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Nigeria U23s Coach Siasia

Porto teenage sensation Chidozie <span> Awaziem has not yet been contacted by the Nigeria Football Federation but has his sights set on representing the Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympic Games.<br /><br />The 19-year-old has broken into the first team of the two-time European champions, making six starts in the Primeira Liga to date, having been handed his debut by manager Jos&eacute; Peseiro in the O Cl&aacute;ssico on February 12, 2016.<br /><br />Awaziem thinks he has all the qualities needed to succeed in the Nigeria U23s setup just as he has done for Porto.<br /><br /></span>&ldquo;No, I have not yet been contacted by the Nigeria Football Federation and the coaches. Of course, I will like to represent my country at the Olympic Games,&rdquo; Chidozie Awaziem told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think I play like anybody, I am who I am and I don&rsquo;t think I will be here today if I don&rsquo;t have the qualities. I wasn&rsquo;t a central defender initially, I was converted to a central defender.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am a defensive midfielder and I am happy playing in both positions.&rdquo;<br /><br />Ever since he was promoted to the first team of Porto, Awaziem has been encouraged by the stars in the ranks of the Est&aacute;dio do Drag&atilde;o outfit and coach Jos&eacute; Peseiro.<br /><br />&ldquo;It has been hard work and determination, it has not been easy though but I am learning and with the help of God.<br /><br />&ldquo;Before I made my debut I was told by the coach to go and play the way I used to play and be more concentrated.<br /><br />&ldquo;The first team players are all good people and they have all welcomed me well,&rdquo; Awaziem concluded.<br /><br />Chidozie <span> Awaziem has been rewarded for his excellent start to his career with the first team of Porto, with the club offering him a fresh contract in March.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /></span>
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