December 30, 2009

Youth international Lukman Haruna has expressed disappointment that no young midfielder was picked in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, but that would not break his resolve to make the squad to the World Cup in June.

“I would have expected that a few of the young midfielders would have been given a chance if only to train with the team in South Africa, but that was not the case,” said the Monaco midfielder.

“All the same, I’m still hopeful that as long as I’m doing well at my club, I will be considered for the squad to the World Cup.”

Haruna made his full international debut in January 2008 against Sudan and was part of various squads in the qualifying tournament for the 2010 World Cup.

Monaco coach, Guy Lacombe, has also converted him as a defensive midfielder from his familiar attacking role.

“I have worked my socks off in training and the reward is that the coach has given me my chance in the first team, playing me in top games like against champions Bordeaux, and that has done my confidence a world of good,” disclosed Haruna. “I’m adapting to my new role quickly because I wish to make a name in this game.”


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http://worldcup.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=26194

Mikel converted to DM, now Haruna too. Na real wa!

that is too bad for nigeria,some coaches are very selfish,how can haruna be converted to DM?

Is Haruna even a fantastic player like that? He's too lackadaisical in his approach to game.
I don't enjoy him and I don't feel any bad whatever decision is taken on him, club or national team level