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Exclusive – Swedish-Nigerian Defender Kyle Konwea Opt For Nigeria Ahead Of Sweden


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The defensive options available to coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has been boosted following Kyle Konwea decision to opt for Nigeria ahead of Sweden.


Comfortable as a central defender, the over six feet tall defender who moved to Swedish side Brommapojkarna in January,has also played as a right back or as a defensive midfielder.

Konwea told Owngoalnigeria.com in an exclusive chat that he is eager to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria instead of Sweden, due to his love for the land of his father.

Born to a Nigerian father and a Swedish mother, the 28 year old confirmed he has been contacted by Nigeria in the past, but no contact has been made since Rohr took over as coach.



See full interview below.


OGN : Kyle we will be glad to know if you are interested in
playing for Nigeria, and if you think you have what it takes to improve the team.


Kyle : It would really be a blessing to play for the Super Eagles. It has always been a dream for me even though my mum is Swedish and I’m born and raised here. I do know that the competition is hard but i do believe in myself and my qualities, which i would say is strenght and energy, and to represent your country where you have your roots would make you reach the highest of your standard.


OGN: We will also be happy to know if you have had any contact with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)?


Kyle: No i havent but when I was at BK Häcken in Sweden, I got some calls from representatives from Nigeria and they wanted me to go down there but at that time i didnt take things seriously. Now Im older, more matured and take things more seriously , and if i would get the chance to go down there i would take it without any question.


OGN : What is your favourite position on the pitch and what are your main attributes as a defender.

Kyle: My best position is in central defence, but during the years I have played all over the field but I’m primarily a central defender even though i manage to play other positions as well. I’m a tall guy 195cm, but I’m fast and strong and got a decent foot. So my strength i would say is power and strength.


*Osas Mahawi


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/04/exclusive-swedish-nigerian-defender-kyle-konwea-opt-for-nigeria-ahead-of-sweden/

Aayaaa! At this time of the night, you wan play for Nigeria.

Wetin happen when dem call you for early mo-mo? You say you were not serious.

Solanke, Ojo and co, una dey learn, ba?

arinze2015:
bro leave that guy when he has nothing to say start asking stupid questio to cover up


a whole state with no city shame on them

Is there any city in the whole of Anambra?

FKO81:
That is why I said Ogun is lifeless, out side those areas that borders Lagos, others areas are far from 21 century, owners of these industries in Ogun buy land because it's cheap and available unlike Lagos were lands are very expensive, the owners of those industries operate outside Ogun state, they pay their taxes, just like three Anambarians I know that owns industries in Ogun Evans, M&B and Koko cleanser, they leave in Lagos while their industries are in Ogun, that's why state government make more money through taxes while the state record low transactions.

So, it is lifeless humans that operates the industries in Ogun State, ba?

FKO81:
What kind of silly question is this biko nu e-banking has no records in financial institutions in Nigeria I guess Ogun state is leading in e-banking

This is not the era of carring bundles of ego in a Ghana most go sack. At a click of a bottom, you can send money.

When you do that, will the location be indicated?

Besides, Ogun state is very close to Lagos. So, most transcations might likely be evecuted in before delivery.

FKO81:
NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS 2010-2015

BANK CREDIT AND DEPOSIT BY STATES IN NIGERIA


according to NBS
Bank credit/deposit in each state may be used as an indicator of the level of activity and well being of operators (households and businesses) in a particular state as it shows what residents are borrowing and the amount deposit in banks


http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/report/384

From the report bank deposit by states in Southeast from 2010-2015

Bank deposit in Anambra state #1'844'434.75
Bank Credit # 258'716.37
Balance #1'585'718.38


Bank deposit in Enugu #1'651'741.09
Bank credit #370'012.75
Balance #1'281'728.59

Bank deposit in Imo # 936'606.57
bank credit #218'853.32
balance #717'753.35

Bank deposit in Abia from #1'031'355.42
bank credit #391'675.25
balance 639'580.17

Bank deposit in Ebonyi #330'841.52
bank credit #93'627.5
balance 237'214.02

Southeast total balance from 2010-2015 #4'461'997.51

From the report bank deposit by states in Southwest from 2010-2015
excluding nation commercial center

Bank deposit in Oyo #1'617'678.48
bank credit #598'298.6
balance #1'019'379.88


Bank deposit in Ogun #1'204'873.59
bank credit # 558'073.3
balance # 649'800.29

Bank deposit in Ondo #821'901.84
credit #306'621.05
balance #515'280.79

Bank deposit in Osun #648'726.72
credit #417'073.72

Balance #231'653.05

Bank deposit in Ekiti #301'136.23
credit #123,254.46
balance #177,881.77


South west total balance from 2010-2015 #2'593'995.78

Have you heard above e-banking?

FKO81:
Go to CBN site and download SWOT analysis on Anambra also check NBS States financial transactions for five years published last year, like I said before this is not Lagos/Ibadan analysis, this is credible institutions in charge of states records.

This is 2006 SWOT analysis from Cbn website.

So, having more bank branches means Anambra is financial vibrant than Ogun State?

FKO81:
Go and beat Abia and Kano financial records before you think of Anambra, this is CBN report on states financial records, not Lagos/Ibadan media propaganda.

Very funny.

So, for ya mind Abia financial record is better than Ogun State, ba?


Oya, tell me where it is written, Abia, Anambra and co financial records are better than Ogun State?


I want it where it is stated categorically.

I can Anambra peps wan compare Anambra with Ogun State.

No worries. Time will tell.

unstableaswater:
Like I said, marry as many as u like the English did it and even went as far as erode Irish and Scottish language replacing it with English.

Today, Ireland is a Country on its own, Scotland is demanding referendum to break away despite their thousands of years history together.

Please enjoy urself, everybody dey catch the fun but after that Biafra matter is there. From my examples above, u should know Biafra will emerge, all this is just time wasting on a people that have concluded and decided they no longer want to be part of Nigeria.

Which Scotland is demanding for referendum?

Is it the one that made a lot of noise about referendum for self governance but voted against self governance after the referendum?

Icon4s:
U know that kain thing. You sabi that my guy wella. He will be shouting corruption and ne......

Bros, wetin na?

joseph1013:
Na that one go cause fight pass. Forgiveness go dey analyse singular and plural with that hin shine shine teeth.

No be my fault na. People don't like to stick to their words hence the need to pin dem down before I begin dey give my analyses.

goldfish80:
You have been a football fan for years and you want me to explain to you what a player living up to expectations means?

Because I don't know your standard of rating players.

goldfish80:
Bigger things in this context means Osaze went on to have a fulfilling career at both club and country.
Looks like you played a lot of pranks when you were younger.

Hehehehe!

You are inconsistent, chaii!

That was why I asked you to explain what you meant by living up to expectation?

And what are your expectations?

I am only taking you at your word. That's all.

No pranks.

goldfish80:
That was very petulant of you. I clearly said Peter Utaka never played in a bigger league not Joseph Akpala.

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goldfish80:
As far as I can tell, only Osaze have gone from Belgium to bigger things in Europe over the last 15 years till Ndidi showed up.

When your 2nd to the last paragraph cleared up with the statement above?

goldfish80:
So what happened when Akpala moved to a bigger league? Did he leave up to expectation? When he played for the super, did he live up to expectation?

You can clearly see I pointed Osaze and Ndidi as those who seemed to progress after there stint in Belgium. I wonder why you brought up Ndidi again?

Just see how hard Toure trying to squeeze in Afolabi, it quite petty of you to be honest . However, it doesn't change anything.

Why should I edit the first paragraph when the 3rd paragraph cleared up with time frame I tried to establish?

Are you also alluding Afolabi didn't live up to expectations?

goldfish80:
What's my concern with the league they played? Am talking about players leaving up to there promise and you're taking about clubs they played for?
Anybody can play for any club. Thomas Graveson once played for Real Madrid.

If it doesn't concern you why make such false and misleading statement?

goldfish80:

But somehow he never got a chance to play in a bigger league.

goldfish80:
So what happened when Akpala moved to a bigger league? Did he leave up to expectation? When he played for the super, did he live up to expectation?

You can clearly see I pointed Osaze and Ndidi as those who seemed to progress after there stint in Belgium. I wonder why you brought up Ndidi again?

Just see how hard Toure trying to squeeze in Afolabi, it quite petty of you to be honest . However, it doesn't change anything.

Why should I edit the first paragraph when the 3rd paragraph cleared up with time frame I tried to establish?

You have to admit you faltered when you said they didn't play in bigger league, na before you start talking about them living up to expectations. Agreed?

BascoVanVeli:
Abeg how many Nigerians have won the Belgium playoffs like Moses Simon? I feel Belgium is good for our players because they actually get big roles there unlike other leagues and it is actually a very good league.

He is not telling to truth because if he is, he should have known that those players were up against some bigger players in the National team.

And we don't consider players in the Belgium pro league because we had lots of good ones in top clubs and top leagues in the world.

Martins Obafemi, Aghahoha, Yakubu etc.

Ask him which dem wan take play ahead of these players?

The reason we are picking players from the Belgium pro league these days is because there is drought of good players in top leagues for some positions in the National team.

goldfish80:
Am not sure Celestine Babayaro, Olishe,Afolabi, Keshi and Amokachi played in Belgium within the last 15yrs.
I specifically gave a time frame. You were too quick to read.

Just like I pointed out earlier, Nigerians who took Belgium by storm over the past 15 yrs really didn't leave up to the promise. That is a fact weather you like it or not.

Joseph Akpala for all his endeavour didn't have a solid international career. He didn't find any bearing whatsoever in the national team. A few caps and cameos here and there. He didn't really cut it if you ask me.

Tosin Dosunmu at a time was rated the better talent than Obafemi Martins by Kashmao Laloko who coached them both in Nigeria. Tosin in his debut game for the super eagles couldn't even trap a bag of cement. The lack of confidence in the game discouraged coaches from giving him a look in. I couldn't believe this was the same guy who scored goals for fun with Westerlo.

Peter Utaka is a baller any day. I personally rate him very high. A guy who have won top scorer in virtually every league he has played. He was not favoured by national team selectors for some odd reasons. However, I think he should have played in a better league when he moved. He is that talented.

Manashe Isiaku?

Patrick Ogunshoto?

I mentioned Marvin Ogunjimi because he was touted for the super eagles at point. If this thread was in existence back then, you would have made a song and dance with his name.

N/B: These guys I mentioned were the hottest players in Belgium in their days. Neither Kalu, Moses Simon, Etisi and Onyekuru have had half the impact this guys had in Belgium. I stand to be corrected.

In the last 15 years simply means from 2002 to 2017, ba?

Rabiu Afolabi still played in the Belgium pro league between 1997 - 2003.

Wilfred Ndidi still played in the Belgium pro league between 2016 - 2017

Joseph Akpala still played btw that time frame yet he moved to bigger club Werder Bremen.

Marvin Ogunjimi never considered Nigeria. EOD.

Tosin Dosunmu still went to France.

Patrick Ogunsoto made his name in Greece before coming to Belgium only to shine for one season.

Now, explain what you mean by living up to expectations?

goldfish80:
There's nothing so magical with Belgium as you're making it out to be. So many Nigerian players have torn Belgian league apart but still didn't crack it at any major league.
Who remembers Tosin Dosunmu, Patrick Ogubshoto, Peter Utaka, Joseph Akpala, Marvin Ogunjimi (foreign born just like you like them), Manshe Isiaku etc...

For instance, Peter Utaka was the best striker in Belgium, scoring goals like it was going out of fashion. He lead the goals scorers chart for 2 seasons before he left. But somehow he never got a chance to play in a bigger league. Some of the aforementioned names like Akpala and Dosunmu couldn't hack it when they were given chances in the national team but they usually went on rampage at their clubs.
The last I heard about Marvin, he was in Borat's country. That is why I am careful joining the bandwagon of this Belgian revolution.

As far as I can tell, only Osaze have gone from Belgium to bigger things in Europe over the last 15 years till Ndidi showed up.

1+1 is not always 2 in football especially with transfers. Just about anything is possible. I sincerely hope the Nigerians in Belgium currently, move on to greater things than their predisesors.

Edit the first @bolded paragraph then I will exclude Celestine, Oliseh and co.

Because you generalized.

The second @bolded is also false because Akpan and Afolabi played in bigger league.

And recently Ndidi is bamboozing the EPL....

The only player that was invited and couldn't hack it when they were given chance in the National team was Akpan. EOD.

.

goldfish80:
There's nothing so magical with Belgium as you're making it out to be. So many Nigerian players have torn Belgian league apart but still didn't crack it at any major league.
Who remembers Tosin Dosunmu, Patrick Ogubshoto, Peter Utaka, Joseph Akpala, Marvin Ogunjimi (foreign born just like you like them), Manshe Isiaku etc...

For instance, Peter Utaka was the best striker in Belgium, scoring goals like it was going out of fashion. He lead the goals scorers chart for 2 seasons before he left. But somehow he never got a chance to play in a bigger league. Some of the aforementioned names like Akpala and Dosunmu couldn't hack it when they were given chances in the national team but they usually went on rampage at their clubs.
The last I heard about Marvin, he was in Borat's country. That is why I am careful joining the bandwagon of this Belgian revolution.

As far as I can tell, only Osaze have gone from Belgium to bigger things in Europe over the last 15 years till Ndidi showed up.

1+1 is not always 2 in football especially with transfers. Just about anything is possible. I sincerely hope the Nigerians in Belgium currently, move on to greater things than their predisesors.

How many chances was Tosin given?

Who told you Peter Utaka didn't hack when given the chance in the National team?

So, Celestine Babayaro, Stephen Keshi, Austin Eguaveon, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi, Rabiu Afolabi etc no hack it with the National team, ba?

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goldfish80:
There's nothing so magical with Belgium as you're making it out to be. So many Nigerian players have torn Belgian league apart but still didn't crack it at any major league.
Who remembers Tosin Dosunmu, Patrick Ogubshoto, Peter Utaka, Joseph Akpala, Marvin Ogunjimi (foreign born just like you like them), Manshe Isiaku etc...

For instance, Peter Utaka was the best striker in Belgium, scoring goals like it was going out of fashion. He lead the goals scorers chart for 2 seasons before he left. But somehow he never got a chance to play in a bigger league. Some of the aforementioned names like Akpala and Dosunmu couldn't hack it when they were given chances in the national team but they usually went on rampage at their clubs.
The last I heard about Marvin, he was in Borat's country. That is why I am careful joining the bandwagon of this Belgian revolution.

As far as I can tell, only Osaze have gone from Belgium to bigger things in Europe over the last 15 years till Ndidi showed up.

1+1 is not always 2 in football especially with transfers. Just about anything is possible. I sincerely hope the Nigerians in Belgium currently, move on to greater things than their predisesors.

@bolded shows you are very very wrong. Why?

Tosin Dosunmu moved to bigger things in Europe (Austria Vienna and Nancy)

Joseph Akpala move to bigger thing in Europe(Werder Bremen).

Rabiu Afolabi moved to bigger things in Europe (Napoli, Sochaux and Monaco).

Peter Utaka moved to bigger things (money).

It was never due to lack of talent, he followed money when he wasn't given enough chance to prove himself in the Nigerian national team.

He was the best wherever he went.

Celestine Babayaro moved to bigger things in Europe (Chelsea and New Castle).

Daniel Amokachi moved to bigger thing in Europe (Everton).

Sunday Oliseh nko? From Belgium pro league to bigger bigger things (Reggiana, FC Koln, Ajax, Juventus and Brossia Dortmund)

Stephen Keshi nko.....


Marvin Ogunjimi played for the Belgium national team. Therefore, he can't be considered a Nigerian.

TheSuperNerd:
It should be..... Back in the days before I was even born, Nigerian players all went to Belgium predominantly and grew into European football from there....

That period saw our first golden generation emerge.


Now again... we are seeing several of our youngsters making waves firstly in Belgium from where the big amd modestky big clubs are coming for them....

Look at Ndidi's move from Genk.... look at Simon moses being chased by a few English clubs... look at Henry Onyekuru also...

Belgium can indeed become our mecca in Europe.

And I am not saying the path to the top is the same for all our young players but this is the most advisable and best path for most of our young boys in terms of development and maturity so that our young starlets can move to better teams from there.

I know there are a few who may just make the big move but it is rare. KANU is an example... moved to Ajax, Intermilan and then to Arsenal.... all are big teams.

I remember those days, Belgium pro-league was very popular.

As you have rightly said, I expect agents to focus on selling their players to Belgium if can't secure from the top 5 leagues in Europe.

TheSuperNerd:
Egbon Sir..... me no even waste time sign am for my dream league online team sef.... na him and Iheanacho dey lead my attack backed up by other fine talents like Dybala...



And Make your liver no cut oooo.... France na one bad-ass team now ooo.... forget their 2-0 loss to Spain in that friendly. They executed that match with more than half of their main team rested. Na Mbappe, Lemar, Bakayoko, and Ousmane Dembele dem use sef... for defence dem use Jallet.... and co...

France played without Giroud, Benzema, Varane, Conan, Martial, Pogba, Payet, Sissoko, Kurt Zouma, etc.... yet you go fear squad wey dem parade .... wickedly gifted young players led by Kante and Griezmann.... and that was Mbappe's first start but his second appearance.

For me ooo.... Iheanacho plus Mbappe in my own attack is the stuff of dreams.... with Iheanacho just behind Mbappe as an SS or an AMF....

Me like beta tin ooo... lol

Hahaha! You go fear France na.

Mbappe could become the best in the world if he continues to impress like this.

ChrisKels:
Ogbeni ur mercurial Ajagun chop sand today oo lol. Dem sub am out before the resumption of the second half against ur boy's (ebuechi (Ebuehi)) Den Haag. Don't u think it is about time he got a call up to unsurp Mikel (the Chinese product)?

Hehehehe! Na wey e chop sand you dey show face.

Hahahaha! You wan cause wahala for here, ba?

TheSuperNerd:
Hmmmmm.... I still see this lad as a quality option for us in Defensive midfield as a backup player.... but well.... our pool keeps increasing... Mikel Agu is there too...

I prefer Mikel Agu though I am not writing off Esiti.

TheSuperNerd:
That Brazilian front 3 na die..... Neymar, Gabby Jesus and Coutinho....


Even in Gabby Jesus' absence, you can see the way Paulinho stepped up from his CM position.

They still get Douglas Costa ooo... Brazil's team synergy is coming back and they will be a strong force at Russia 2018.


As for Jordan Of Hertha BSC, I believe we will get him and finally have a good backup for Echiejile...

But we must not stop at Jordan... we need yet another left back option... at least one more cover for both Elderson and Jordan...

Make theGoodJoe no kill me for sounding like I have forgotten Oshaniwa oooo..... **pulls off shoes.. ready to run on sighting Sir TheGoodJoe**

You are right on point with the synergy of the Brazilian team.

Paulinho looks a different player.

As you rightly said, Brazil has a lot to offer at Russia.

tbaba123456:
He has..

I acknowledged already.

TheSuperNerd:
It is good to always have a fantastic quality pool of fine players and super talnets....


In the world of football today, I must say that The nations witnessing a rapid breakthrough of abundant top young talents (u-21/23) and massive improvements from their players are as follows....


- France: Mbappe, Coman, Bakayoko, Benjamin Mendy, Lemar, Ousmane Dembele, Adrien Rabiot, Alban Lafont (my most favorite young teenage goalie right now... i rate him slightly ahead of Donnarunma), Moussa Dembele (Sir Komekn's nephew) , Anthony Martial.... etc....


- Nigeria: Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu, Kelechi Nwakali, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ndidi, Orji Okonkwo, Isaac Success, etc....


- Portugal: Andre Silva, Renato Sanches, Bernardo Silva, Adrien Silva, Andre Gomes, etc.....

-Germany: Julian Brandt, Julian Draxler, Leroy Sane, Davie Selke, Werner, Joshua Kimmich, etc....



These four nations...... hmmmmm..... Brazil, Spain, Netherlands, and even Italy with Donnarumma dey ooo.... Even Senegal deserves a mention.... but these four above lead the way in terms of stars for the future in abundance....



So in all... this is really good for our football....

Our second Golden generation is still super possible with these lads and more to come...

*swallow spit *

My liver cut whenever I see France.

That Mbappe guy is too goooooood.

Now, I know why the hype.

tbaba1234:
Orji Okonkwo has played a couple of games for the first team.

[quote author=tbaba1234 post=55203660]I see. The last time I checked he hasn't.

I can see he has played 4 times with 33 minutes game time this season.

TheSuperNerd:
No be matter of "I think".... make we talk true.... Simon Moses was the major reason KAA Gent decided to go for Samuel Kalu and also Rabiu Ibrahim.


Yes it is true both Kalu and Rabiu were signed on merit too but Moses' exploits for Gent made it easier.

Gent and As Trencin have a kinda good relationship when it comes to players transfer and Simon Moses was the breakthrough point for players like Kalu and Rabiu to come into the club.

Moses' quality has made them show faith in Nigerian talents.

I hope Belgium becomes the Mecca for Nigeria players willing to break through.