Shittu
ready for Olympic Games
From Soccerstar desk
Friday, May 02, 2008
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Watford FC of England star defender, Danny Shittu has assured
the NFA that he would sacrifice his holiday to join the National
Under-23 team for the Beijing Olympic games in August.
Sources at the Glass House secretariat of the NFA told our
correspondent that the Super Eagles defender had expressed
joy at the opportunity of playing at the Olympics, adding
that he would take a short break after the English championship
season to join the team’s camp to prepare for the games
"Shittu had scheduled to proceed on holidays after a
busy seasons but for his country he said he would shorten
his break. He expressed delight at being considered for the
games, assuring that he would not disappoint Nigerians and
coach Samson Siasia who picked him.
"The young man is such a good example of patriotic Nigerian
and a true professional. He is looking forward to playing
against the likes of Kaka of Brazil, Messi of Argentina, Babel
and Schnida of Holland among others," our NFA source
stated.
Our impeccable source also urged Nigerians clamoring for the
inclusioin of Mikel Obi in the Under-23 side to forget it
as it was too late since the list had been submitted to the
NOC
He stated at this point one cannot remove nor add to the provisional
list forwarded to the organizers of the games, declaring that
Mikel’s exclusion should not be debated because he cannot
be brought in at this stage
"We should be thinking of how to do well without Mikel
now and not turn it to a national debate. We know Mikel is
talented but we cannot sacrifice discipline for all the talents
in this world" our source stated
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