Nathaniel Ogedegbe What Nff Must Do In Appointing New Coaches
US-based former youth international Nathaniel Ogedegbe is in Nigeria on vacation. While in the country, he has organised a football tournament for U10/12 age categories. I want to give back to society, he said in a chat with Jacob Ajom. He also spoke on the national team and what the NFF must look out for when engaging a new coach
I grew up in Ebute Metta area of Lagos. We moved to Yaba when I was about ten. We used to play at the popular Evans Square. I loved playing pick-up games, sets. From there I was selected to go to St Finbars College, where I eventually played for the school team. My teammates at that time were Stephen Keshi, former Nigeria coach, Henry Nwosu, Franklin Howard, among many others. We also started Greater Tomorrow at the practice pitch of the National Stadium Lagos, where we all met for the first time. While at College, we won the Principals Cup, I was the captain of the team. During that time we were selected to play for the Flying Eagles. About six players from my team were part of the initial Flying Eagles.
I also played for National Bank Football Club against teams like Stationery Stores in the LADFA League. I must have been 16-17 years old. I was at St Finbars and still playing for National Bank.
From that point to the Flying Eagles. We were invited for a Nations Cup qualifier, but I never played, they said I was too small and skinny.