Man City to send Iheanacho to Ghana

Man City to send Iheanacho to Ghana
on december 17, 2013 at 8:47 pm in sports
FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Kelechi Iheanacho
who left the Super Eagles camp on Monday to seal a
deal in England with Premier League contenders
Manchester City may have not have his wish to
appear in the colours of the Citizens materialise
soon.
Iheanacho took the U17 World Cup at the United
Arab Emirates by storm, after being named the
Most Valuable Player at the tournament.  He scored
six goals and had seven assists in seven
appearances.
Iheanacho
His father, James revealed the news his son would
be looking to seal a deal with ManchesterCity.
He said: “We prayed and, after talks with family
members, we came up with ManchesterCity,
believing he has a future there.”
But technocrats like Victor Ikpeba repeatedly fumed
against Iheanacho moving to ManCity as offers
came from Porto in Portugal. Ikpeba said that the
young player was being misled, arguing that he had
a better chance of playing first team football in
Portugal and developing in the Portuguese league
than moving to England where it may take him a
long time to find his feet. Iheanacho’s family and
agents did not heed Ikpeba’s advice. But with the
latest development Ikpeba appears vindicated.
ManCity plan to enroll Iheanacho into their academy
in Ghana where he will wait until he earns enough
caps to qualify for a work permit.
Nigeria coach Keshi revealed Iheanacho had been
released from training to start negotiations with City.
“I told the young man to go and do the nation proud
at whichever club he finally chooses to settle down
with,” said Keshi.
Arsenal and Manchester United were also thought
to be interested in sealing a deal for Iheanacho’s
signature, but look to have been beaten by City.