Talk about the player who can propel Nigeria to a sixth U17 World Cup, Peter Olawale comes highly recommended.
The 16-year-old made coach Manu Garba’s 21-man squad to Brazil, and the gangling striker is expected to lead the Golden Eaglet’s frontline despite missing the U17 Afcon earlier this year.
Still in the nascent stages of his career, he has, nevertheless, been tipped to follow in the illustrious footsteps of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Blessed with blistering speed, and intimidating aerial prowess, Tripple 44 Academy’s proprietor Olatunji Samuel Okuku, who has been following the development of the young goal merchant intensely, feels that with proper mentoring, Olawale can one day join Nigeria’s pantheon of greats.