Bolowolowo:
If Okoye manages to seal a deal at Rotterdam and gets game time, then the race for #1 keeper is wide open.

Azzin ehn, because Rohr seems to really likes Okoye, if he seals that Rotterdam deal and gets playing time in such a league, we could see a shuffling of positions.

safarigirl:


Azzin ehn, because Rohr really likes Okoye, if he seals that Rotterdam deal and gets playing time in such a league, we could see a shuffling of positions.

Better than seeing both Akpeyi and Ezenwa on my screen.

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee score today good news hope he stays fit

5inchdick:

No he isn't ahead. Uzoho is unavailable for selection due to injury, that means Akpeyi gets to play. If it's by Rohr's policy, Akpeyi is sure to play himself out of first team

What are you saying?

Awoniyi and Lookman on the bench for Mainz and Leibzig respectively

Subzero047:
Awoniyi and Lookman on the bench for Mainz and Leibzig respectively

was planning to watch this match but I guess I have to wait for half time

EKERETE UDOM : ‘FOOTBALL HAS SAVED ME FROM DEPRESSION’

Vandrezzer FC young sensation, Ekerete Udom started playing football from his primary school days. Nicknamed ‘Tall boi’ with an astonishing height of 1.94m, the 19-yr old central defender turned striker recently had a brief chat with VFCTV about his football journey.

Tell us about your football journey so far?

I started playing football right from my primary school days to my secondary level which led me to join an Academy for the first time; Destiny Football Academy, in Akwa Ibom State, my state of origin. 

I then moved on to Donaldini Football Academy in 2016. In the same year (2016) I was scouted from Donaldini Football Academy to Uyo Sapphire, Lagos where I trained and stayed for a year. On my return to Uyo in 2017, I was invited for a screening with Ibom Youth FC of Uyo and thereafter I signed the first professional contract of my career with the club.

In 2018 I received an invitation from Cheetah FC, a division one side in Ghana. I went ahead and signed with the team but only spent six months at the club before returning to Nigeria because of the suspension of football activities in Ghana, as a result of corruption charges leveled against the then GFA president by FIFA.

I joined Vandrezzer FC in 2019 and I'm here till now.


What does playing football mean to you?

Football is a lot to me because it has kept me on the right path of life. Sometimes I'm depressed, sad and things may happen that make me think a lot. Once I get into the pitch, I derive so much joy not minding what I'm going through. Football gives me joy and brings happiness to me when I feel depressed.


If you were not a Footballer, what would you be?

(Laughs). There's no doubt all I wanted to be in life was a Footballer. But if it wasn't football, for some reason, I'll be a Naval officer. I love men on uniform especially those of the Navy. I was told sometimes in the past that I could easily make into the military because of my body structure and height.  So maybe I would have tried being a Naval officer, but thank God football is working!


What do you think of your present club, Vandrezzer FC?

Truly I respect the club's high level of professionalism and motive which she carries of redefining football in Nigeria. (Chuckles). It's not easy but with the great passion I've seen in the team, it has been possible. If forty percent of clubs in Nigeria operate like or close to Vandrezzer FC, football in Nigeria will be better if not the best.


What is your ambition now with Vandrezzer FC?

I have a lot of ambitions with Vandrezzer FC but right now my main ambition with the team is to pick the promotional ticket to the NPFL next season and surely we will.


What will you hope to be remembered for after retirement from Football?

I know someday I'll retire but before then my dreams would have been long achieved. Dreams of winning cups for my country and club; breaking setting world records. I want to be remembered as one of the best players in the world.

I want to leave Football with a legacy and to be remembered as a Legend.


 VFC wishes 'Tall boi' a successful football career as he continues this journey with us.

Ekerete Udom can never be 19 years. ��

mostob:
Lolz...His controversial posts and frequency here gave him away. Also, the way he argues with some monikers here like he sabi dem before.

Dude changed his name but forgot to let go off the grudge he had against Chriskels with his original moniker. He is still pained over what happened between us when he said he had a N10k contract, hence, he has been antagonizing me here for no just cause

Christology:


Ekerete Udom can never be 19 years. ��

Do you know him?

Bolowolowo:
If Okoye manages to seal a deal at Rotterdam and gets game time, then the race for #1 keeper is wide open.

In AndreMbjane's voice, Agreed!!!

safarigirl:


Azzin ehn, because Rohr really likes Okoye, if he seals that Rotterdam deal and gets playing time in such a league, we could see a shuffling of positions.

How did you come about the bolded?

Subzero047:

What are you saying?

o boi! This is gon be long.

ChrisKels:


How did you come about the bolded?

At times I wonder aw ppu get to rate players likeness in rohrs mind

elyte89:



At times I wonder aw ppu get to rate players likeness in rohrs mind

Azin eh.


BTW, eid Mubarak bro.

Bazeee !!!

ChrisKels:


Dude changed his name but forgot to let go off the grudge he had against Chriskels with his original moniker. He is still pained over what happened between us when he said he had a N10k contract, hence, he has been antagonizing me here for no just cause

Lolz... that is somewhat childish and a sign of cowardice. If you get beef with someone here,you trash it out once and for all. Hiding under new moniker is just ...somehow

Joebie:
Bazeee !!!

He is my boy, and I'm glad he is coming back, I pray he stays healthy.


Andre my man, I go deal with you over this boy, prepare for me

Bazee came on in the 59th minute and his effect was so devastating that he had a whoscored rating of 7.4

lordofstrings:
I just hope the death of his father won't affect him oo
God see him through.

It won’t ,I beleive he will come more stronger

Adriano comes to mind

This life get as e be sha

Bolowolowo:
If Okoye manages to seal a deal at Rotterdam and gets game time, then the race for #1 keeper is wide open.

If he will be first choice there then he should be super eagles first choice

safarigirl:


Azzin ehn, because Rohr really likes Okoye, if he seals that Rotterdam deal and gets playing time in such a league, we could see a shuffling of positions.

If he can start there I will give him number one immediately if I am the coach

To get starting spot as an African GK no easy oo

I just pray he will be a starter there

maidaboi:
Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee score today
good news hope he stays fit

Wow ,this is good

I sabi kala this player sha because he sabi get injury

Christology:


Ekerete Udom can never be 19 years. ��

He his 19 ,I know when he wrote waec

ChrisKels:


Dude changed his name but forgot to let go off the grudge he had against Chriskels with his original moniker. He is still pained over what happened between us when he said he had a N10k contract, hence, he has been antagonizing me here for no just cause

Lol

Sense wan kill you

ChrisKels:


In AndreMbjane's voice, Agreed!!!

Smiles

You are just a clown

andrewbaba44:


If he will be first choice there then he should be super eagles first choice

That's not how to make inferences, you ought to have brought into considerations, order variables. You never know where Uzoho is headed next and how good Maduka is gonna be even as starter with Rotherdam, compared to Uzoho. I'm loving the competition anyways.


I still expect Tobias Okiki Lawal and Adeleke to come up and fight real good for the third spot

andrewbaba44:


Lol

Sense wan kill you

Lol idiat u remember that N10k contract?

andrewbaba44:


He his 19 ,I know when he wrote waec

So because you knw when he wrote waec makes him 19?

Btw, who's is Eketere Udom?

ChrisKels:
Bazee came on in the 76th minute and his effect was so devastating that he had a whoscored rating of 7.4

he came on in the 59th minute and scored in the 76th minute with a whoscored rating of 7.7 second only to Felix with 8.4

Yes that guy and injury na twin brother. Make he deny he twin from now on.

ChrisKels:



He is my boy, and I'm glad he is coming back, I pray he stays healthy.


Andre my man, I go deal with you over this boy, prepare for me

Bazee already in the bag

Uduokhai Kai! I

maidaboi:
he came on in the 59th minute and scored in the 76th minute with a whoscored rating of 7.7 second only to Felix with 8.4