ZAIDU IBRAHIM - AN EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

 Mohammed Teli

There is an often recited saying "whenever an opportunity comes to you grab it " to  Zaidu Ibrahim that wise saying propelled him to solidify his place in the Savannah Scorpions first eleven at the last season's NPFL. 

The chance came to him at the tail end of the season when he made his debut against FC Ifeanyi Uba at Nnewi. And his performance at the match ensured that he takes over the left back position for the rest of the season. 

At the age of 17 ,Zaidu Ibrahim possess some exceptional qualities :good at positioning, judgement, intelligence and desire. 

He provides defensive cover;good in attack with effective tackles; a menace to wingers and defenders alike. 

It shows a player with the qualities to not only match and read his opponents, but to have the discipline and nerve to trust his judgement over instinct. 

Indeed! Zaidu's  future is brighter and the Golden Eaglets, Flying Eagles as well as the Super Eagles stands to benefit from the services of this left footed energetic defender as the left back position remains the major area of concern to the national teams .

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