Watford want Egwuekwe
English Championship side Watford FC are reported to be interested in the Nigeria centre-back
Ed Dove
Nov 20, 2014 19:27:35Super Eagles international Azubuike Egwuekwe is attracting the interest of Championship side Watford FC, according to reports coming from the UK.
TheLondon Evening Standardhave revealed that the Hornets are keen to recruit a long-term defensive solution to solve their deficiencies in the centre of defence and are targeting the Warri Wolves captain.
The 25-year-old stands at 6 ft 5 and would appear to have the physique and the presence to thrive in English football, particularly in the notoriously physical second tier.
Egwuekwe hasn’t been first choice for the Super Eagles since 2012, but has still made nine starts for the national side since the beginning of 2013.
The most recent came yesterday against South Africa in Nigeria’s crunch Cup of Nations qualifier. While he demonstrated his strength in the air, he struggled with the pace and movement of Bafana Bafana forward Tokelo Rantie.
Egwuekwe and Rantie may well renew acquaintances imminently in the Championship should Watford make a move. Slavisa Jokanovic's side currently sit fifth in the Championship table, having conceded 19 goals in their 17 games to date.
Following Nigeria’s draw with South Africa, the Super Eagles will definitely not be present at the 2015 Cup of Nations. Egwuekwe will, therefore, be available for club duty, and Watford or “a number of English clubs” may look to make a move.

Egwuekwe?..udo di

Egwuekwe is a fine defender, better of than Omeruo who hv experience in England. What Egwuekwe lacks is positioning, composure and game reading, which I know he will never learn in the local league, he needs good management, and if he makes the move,he will become a great player

Our defence is getting there.

no forget keshi commission o

this guy should be working as a bouncer for any local goverment chairman football is not is calling