Despite being surprisingly dropped from Nigeria’s squad to the world cup, the former Dynamo Kyiv of Ukraine forward became Nigeria’s biggest sensation in the transfer market, after sealing a 10 million pounds move to English premier league side, West Bromwich Albion.
Work permit documents delayed his debut for the Baggie during pre-season but as the season kicks off this weekend, Ideye will be just excited as his Nigerian fans to get his much awaited debut at home against visiting Sunderland.
John Obi Mikel
Following his below par performance at the world cup, the midfielder returned to Chelsea amidst speculations of a move away from Stamford Bridge.
But the former Lyn Oslo star later went on to feature in the Blues pre-season training in Holland.
Mikel has also reiterated his desire to fight for his place in the Chelsea side as the new season kicks off and it appears the midfielder like the proverbial cat with nine lives, looks set to achieve his dreams
Victor Moses
Victor Moses failed to shine with the Super Eagles at the World Cup and having become surplus to requirements after struggling to tie down a starting shirt with Liverpool where he was loaned from Chelsea, the former Wigan Athletic winger will seek to redeem himself at Stoke City
Reports have it that the 23 year old is set to join Mark Hughes at the Britannia stadium on loan where he will also be playing with fellow Nigerian mate Osaze Odemwingie.
Osaze Odemwingie
The Stoke forward successfully re-wrote his name in the good books of Nigerian football following his sterling performance for the Super Eagles at the world cup, justifying fans clamor to have Stephen Keshi recall the outspoken 31 year old.
He would be looking to continue from where he stopped for the Potters where he also did wekk las season after initial stint with relegated Cardiff
Sammy Ameobi
The younger of the Ameobi brothers would be looking to fill the vacuum created by his brother Shola departing Newcastle for Turkish division two side Belediyespor.
And having been with the club all along, Sammy has the opportunity to finally rise above his brother’s shadows- a thing he must succeed at if he must realize his recent declaration of his readiness to follow I his brother’s footsteps by also playing for Nigeria
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