5 Sports Persons To Look Out For In 2020

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen made his first competitive debut for the Super Eagles against Tunisia in their third place match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. After Odion Ighalo’s retirement from the international fold, Osimhen stepped up to fill his spot as Nigeria’s number 9. Osimhen has equally been impressive for his French club Lille OSC, and wrapped up his 2019 international appearances for Nigeria with 3 goals in the first two 2021 AFCON qualifiers matches for the Super Eagles.

Osimhen’s first goal for the Nigerian senior squad came in an international friendly against Ukraine on September 10, 2019. It will be recalled that Osimhen was highest goal scorer at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, which Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets won. He has been likened to Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria’s highest goal scorer) by the media, a proof of his outstanding qualities. Nigerians can place their bet on Osimhen to inspire the Super Eagles into qualifying for the 2021 AFCON when qualifiers recommence in 2020.

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Samuel Chukwueze

Since Chukwueze broke into the senior squad of his Spanish club, Villareal CF, in the 2018/2019 season, he has witnessed huge success in his football career. Chukwueze was instrumental in Nigeria’s third place finish at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt which was followed by nomination for the Best U21 Footballer in the world. In 2020, we expect to see a limitless Chukwueze.

Chiamaka Nnadozie

Nnadozie made global headlines at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with her outstanding displays especially in the 2-0 win over South Korea. She went on to be named the best female goalkeeper in Africa by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), and ranked 16^th globally. CAF also recognized Chiamaka as she made the preliminary list of the Africa Best women’s Footballer award. Without a doubt, the Super Falcons shot-stopper is set to meet the expectations of Nigerians in 2020.

Chimezie Metu

The San Anthonio basketball team forward made strong headline for the Nigeria senior men basketball team at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, averaging a total of 9.0 points and 5.6 rebounds at the global tournament with his best performance against tournament host, China. Metu was part of newly introduced players into D’Tigers squad and is a star to lookout for in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi

Nigerian Shot-put king, Enekwechi,  had a record breaking throw at the 12^th All Africa Games in Morocco. His 21.48m short-put throw beat  the old record of 20.25m to clinch gold at the continental event for Nigeria. With qualification for next year’s Olympics already in place, Nigerians can surely lookout for Enekwechi to bring international glory.

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