At the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles will be vying for their fourth continental title, and Chidera Ejuke will be a major figure in the team’s prospects.<\/p>\n
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Ejuke’s performance would be crucial for Nigeria if they are to win a fourth AFCON title, given the roster has been ravaged by injuries and withdrawals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But who is this winger with so much potential?<\/p>\n
Ejuke is currently with CSKA Moscow in the Russian Premier League, and despite being only 23, he has had an incredible trip.<\/p>\n
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The 23-year-old’s abilities were first recognized at the U-17 level, but he never had the opportunity to compete for Nigeria at any age level.<\/p>\n
He was ineligible to play for the Golden Eaglets, who won the 2015 u-17 World Cup, and was also ineligible to play for the squad that failed to qualify for the World Cup two years later.<\/p>\n
Ejuke also had a failed trial with Liverpool in the English Premier League. Ejuke got his chance with Nigerian team Gombe United after failing to play for the Golden Eaglets and Liverpool.<\/p>\n
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He only stayed with the team for a few months before traveling to Europe and signing with Vlerenga Fotball in Norway.<\/p>\n
Ejuke’s outstanding performance in Norway drew the attention of Heerenveen, who paid 2 million euros to sign him in 2019.<\/p>\n
But, like his experience at Gombe United, Ejuke only stayed at Heerenveen for a year before being sold to CSKA Moscow for 12 million euros.<\/p>\n
Ejuke’s performances at CSKA earned him a call-up to the Super Eagles in October 2020. But it was not until this season that his abilities drew the attention of many Nigerians.<\/p>\n
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This season, the Nigerian has been CSKA’s finest player, winning the club’s player of the month award three times.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that he has yet to have a consistent run of games in the club, he is already a fan favorite at the international level due to his ability to easily get past opponents.<\/p>\n
However, thanks to new interim coach Austin Eguavoen, who is a big fan of the talented winger, Ejuke is expected to play a key role in the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2021 campaign.<\/p>\n
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