deltateam: Nobody even knew Amuneke still existed.Infact I was surprised to see him on the bench and thanks to Iheanacho he has made milions from Federal, State and even individuals yet he's not satisfied.He's eyes dey still choke inside Iheanacho transfer fee.

dozai: The young man is in lagos. said that the dad is the cause of his problems.

Read the info.

New Nigerian sensation Kelechi Iheanacho is just a boy, but the events that have coloured his young life since he inspired Nigeria to a world record fourth U-17 World Cup title in the UAE earlier in the month have been nothing short of disgraceful and embarrassing to Nigeria.

Opportunistic agents from around the world have been scrambling to sign him and it was once even reported that a group of rival agents all agreed to share the player's contract and the expected loot.

Golden Eaglets assistant coach Emmanuel Amuneke has already been involved in a brawl with one American agent Henry Galliano. The former African Player of the Year, who some claim have designs of his own on the player, explained what happened as follows:

"I neither assaulted nor slapped Galliano. We had a heated argument over the future of Iheanacho and that was it. He was insulting my nation, the Nigeria Football Federation and our philosophies in Nigeria and I told him that," Amuneke told Supersport.com.

"I have no business with whoever Kelechi picks as his agent. It's not my job. I am a coach," he added. "Galliano was insulting me so I went up to him, pushed him away and told him to stop harassing me."

Also in the mix is the player's father James Iheanacho who was first reported to place a one million euros price tag on his son's head before declaring that the boy was missing.

Well the gifted son has now apparently been found in Lagos and he is telling his father not to get involved in the business of deciding his future, according to a source that is.

"Kelechi has had a major falling out with his father over where he should go to. The boy called and blasted the father from Lagos, where he is. He said his father is the major cause of the many controversies dogging his transfer," a source told Mtnfootball.com.


Agents, coach and father involved in scramble for control of the brilliant Kelechi Iheanacho.

The boy also told his father that he has made up his mind that he wants to go to Portuguese side FC Porto, who have agreed to also take in another Eaglet star, Chidera Ezeh, because of Kelechi.

"But the father has kicked against his son's choice, insisting he should choose between Chelsea and Manchester City," the source claimed.

Cameroon-based agent Olivier Noah is believed to be Galliano's main rival and he is currently in the southeastern Nigerian city of Owerri where the player's father resides.

On his part Iheanacho senior remains adamant that his son would be best served by going to England.

"FC Porto is wrong. The clubs coming are Chelsea and Manchester City, though more clubs are also coming," he told the same website.

"I have not decided where he will go until I see him.

"We will pray over it and God will guide us.

"Money is not everything. What matters most is his future." Iheanacho senior added.

Beyond being the best player at the U-17 World Cup the teenage playmaker also received the silver ball for the second highest goal scorer in the tournament.

Kelechi is arguably the brightest talent out of Nigeria since Mikel Obi, and it just says something of how the game is managed in the country that there are no clearly defined pathways for protecting and monitoring the development of its brightest starlets.


Kenneth Ezaga, Africaplays.com

thegoodjoehunt: It is the the way around. Nobody knew Iheanach till Coaches like Amunike selected Iheanacho and made him a star.

deltateam:

For your information Amuneke is just a bench warmer and those boys will win whether he stays or not!

It's disgusting to think you support Amuneke sucking the young lad dry.Very repulsive!!

You're verrrry wicked o.

thegoodjoehunt:

Amunike can never be tagged a bench warmer. He played for Barca. He was among the world's greatest players at one time.

Note, if Emmanuel Amunike and co. did not select Iheanacho, he would never be known today. His success relies on the coaches. Just like Shola Ameobi breaking back into the football scene as a star. Coach Keshi and Manager pardew gave Ameobi the stage to shine.

On the topic, read both sides of the story. Iheanacho wants to go to FC Porto with his friend Ezeh. He has made up his mind. Galliano, the American agent is trying to force Iheanacho to Chelsea or Man City for financial gains. At Chelsea or Man City, Iheanacho will find it difficult to grow because of playing time.

Amunike is fighting Galliano who is trying to force Iheanacho to England against his will. How is supporting Amunike wicked. Please explain.

deltateam: Tomorrow you guys will be talking about Nigerians like Alaba playing for other countries as being unpatriotic. When we can't defend and protect the interests of our heroes.

jhidey08: at wot age did Shola Ameobi join Newcastle?? By next year d guy'll 18 ryt? Or an 18yr old cannot sign a legally binding contract too?