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Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Dennis, has actually sworn to follow in the actions of retired Nigerian striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, as he starts his journey with Blackburn Rovers, after leaving Nottingham Forest on loan, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 27-year-old last kicked a ball for club and nation in April 2024, throughout his loan spell with Watford, before making his Rovers launching versus Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup. His side lost 2-0.
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Prior to the video game, Dennis exposed his cravings to follow in the steps of another Nigerian who trod the Blackburn course. Yakubu Aiyegbeni, in the 2010/2011, scored 17 objectives in 30 video games for the Rovers.
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” I am really starving. I truly wish to play football and hope that we are going to have terrific minutes together,”the Nottingham Forest loaner informed RoversTV
“I am actually delighted to be back (playing), I will provide my all to the club and I truly value them bringing me here. I am going to provide whatever. It is a great time (to sign up with) since we remain in a great position in the table and playing great football.
“Before coming here, I evaluated how they play and I like it. I hope I can include something to the group and we can have great times together,” the previous Club Brugge guy exposed.
Dennis was influenced by fellow Nigerian Yakubu throughout his more youthful years and was elated to use the blue and white t-shirt.
“Yakubu played here and maturing, I saw him play. It is a club I am extremely knowledgeable about from maturing in Nigeria. I was truly delighted they desired me, I wished to come.
“He scored a great deal of objectives, many! Yakubu is actually huge in Nigeria and African football. His contribution, playing in the Premier League, what a guy! He influenced me in some methods since I enjoyed video games and he was a truly excellent gamer,” the Super Eagles forward concluded.
Dennis played 66 minutes at the Ewood Park in Lancashire this afternoon, however could not assist his side as they fell apart to Wolves. Half objectives from João Gomes and Matheus Cunha sealed Wolves area in the FA cup next round.
Adefolahan Guerreiro
Adefolahan is a multilingual reporter and author at Soccernet Nigeria. With a performance history of participation in College sports, Adefolahan is concentrated on crafting interesting football material and using his language abilities and comprehensive sports understanding to boost content ease of access for an international audience. He has actually talked to Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.
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