Kennedy Chinwo Says a Player Needs Godfather To Play for Super Eagles

• Kennedy Chinwo has explained that Nigerian players need godfathers to play for the Super Eagles
• The former Flying Eagles defender who played under Samson Siasia says only talents cannot help players
• Despite shinning in the Flying Eagles years back, Chinwo did not get the chance to play for the Super Eagles

Former Flying Eagles of Nigeria defender Kennedy Chinwo has stated emphatically that a talented player must also have a godfather before he can play for the Super Eagles.

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According to the report on Complete Sports, Chinwo says only talent cannot help a player to enter the the senior national team in Nigeria.

Statement made by Chinwo

“It is the dream of every player to play for the Super Eagles. However, playing in the senior national team won’t just come easy. You need a godfather to play in the Eagles. But if you don’t have, no matter your talent, you won’t be able to play.''

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