Joe Apu
Anderlecht of Belgium striker Henry Onyekuru has sent a good will message to his team mates in the Super Eagles wishing them a successful campaign in Russia and revealing that he has no regrets missing the World Cup train.
Onyekuru, who is currently holidaying in Nigeria told Sunday Sun Sport that much as he would have loved to be at the World Cup, he is holding no one responsible because his time is yet to come.
“The injury I suffered affected my play but I am glad the national team handlers gave me a look in. There are so many internationals that are ahead of me and I know that my time would certainly come. “This World Cup is not for me but I want to wish my teammates the very best of luck in Russia. Football is a complex game and you need luck too. I pray the Eagles find the right rhythm by the time they play their first game.”
RSC Anderlecht of Belgium attacker, Henry Onyekuru has blamed his club’s coach, Hein Vanhaezebrouck for making him miss out on a spot in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the World Cup.
Speaking on insinuations that he blamed his coach in Anderlecht for missing the World Cup train, Onyekuru noted that at no time did he cast the blame on his coach
“On my return from injury, it was up to Coach Vanhaezebrouck to play me or not. Though, I felt fit but he didn’t want a reoccurrence and I appreciate that. When my time comes to play for the Super Eagles, I will take my chance.”
Onyekuru scored ten goals in 28 appearances across all competitions prior to his spell on the sidelines, and ultimately led to his World Cup miss.