By Folusho Alade
A budding football talent, Daniel Adegbenro says playing for Nigeria is his ultimate goal.
Adegbenro, who plies his trade with FC Vion Zlate Moravce in the Slovakian league has been in phenomenal form this season.
The Texas, USA born youngster with silky skills, especially his dribbling runs, pace, strength, ferocious shots, has eyes for goals which have made him a nightmare to opposing defenders and goalkeepers in the league.
Adegbenro who can also operate effectively as a second striker or a winger depending on the tactical formation his club chooses, has seven goals and three assists to his name since the season began.
A left footed attacker, with deft touches, his intelligence while with the ball is a delight to behold and there is no denying the fact that at only 18 years old he will get better as he continues to develop .
Speaking in an exclusive interview with www.sunrisetimes.com.ng Adegbenro said : “My interest and passion has always been soccer or football as it is called outside of the United States. I remain focused on the task I set for myself, which is to continue developing and improving my game,”
The gifted forward who prefers to play for Nigeria instead of the United States, revealed that he has been following Nigerian football for years and he hopes to wear the national colours of the most populous black nation in the world some day
In his words: “I have always been attracted to Nigeria football from when i was a kid. Nigeria fascinates me greatly and realistically, i see myself as a Nigerian footballer, though born in Texas, United States.
“I carry the DNA of a Nigerian in my blood, in my football and hopefully, i will get to represent the country in the future.
“I am very glad that I now play in Europe, where i hope to continue to work very hard while improving my game,” he added.
Adegbenro featured for his team FC Vion Zlate for 90 minutes in their clash with FK Slovan Levice in a match day eight encounter which ended goalless.
Speaking after the game, Adegbenro said :”It was a game we really wanted to win, but unfortunately it ended goalless. I’m grateful that the technical crew entrusted their faith in me. I played the full game and as i said earlier, i hope to continue to improve.
“I had already scored seven goals, with three assists, i deeply appreciate my teammates, coaches and fans for their support.
“I will follow the processes of my development meticulously, stay very focused on the goals that i have set for myself and the ultimate goal is to play for Nigeria someday,” he concluded.
