Former Messiah FC and Remo Stars central defender, Sodiq Anthony Rasheed has promised that he would use his wealth of experience to take FC Alania of Russia to enviable height after he was officially unveiled to the club officials and fans recently in Russia.
Sodiq’s manager and US-based coach, Anthony Ushurhe, in a telephone chat with our correspondent confirmed that his player has unveiled officially to the club management and fans a few days ago and assured that Sodiq is ready to give his best to the club when the Russian league kicks off.
Ushurhe said, “Let me officially tell you that my player has been unveiled to FC Alania management and his name is in the club website as a registered player that would feature for the new season. When we were talking after his unveiling, he said he was happy to play for FC Alania and promised to make himself known in the Russian league.”
He further urged Nigerian football fans and media to monitor Sodiq’s performance when the Russian league commences.
Ushurhe, a former coach of Lagos-based amateur club, Messiah FC said he is not surprised that Sodiq was spotted by the Russian club when he was playing for Fremad FC of Denmark noted that his player has all the qualities to play in a big club in the world.
“What Sodiq told me is what he is going to do. When I was handling Messiah FC then, Sodiq was among the players that showed commitment, discipline and remained focused. When he moved to Remo Star, he was outstanding with his defensive prowess and attacking from the defense to score vital goals that took Remo Star to the premier league.”
“When he was in Fremad FC too, he continued in that direction now that he is in Russian club, he would give his best and take his club to next level,” he said.
Asked if Sodiq has the ambition to play for Super Eagles, Ushurhe who is also uncle to Sodiq said his player has the ambition to play for his fatherland if he is invited. According to him, it’s the dream of every player to serve his country.
The Delta-born coach said this is the time Super Eagles coach needs to look into the player’s performance especially when there is a problem in defence of the senior national team.
“Sodiq is good to play for Eagles as a defender who has the ability to defend the attack and score goals. If Coach Rohr can invite him well and good but you would agree with me that presently our defence is in crisis. When I watched Eagles against Sierra Leone in the first leg of the Nations Cup qualifier on social media and I saw a big lapse in our defence, I think it is left for Rohr to decide if he is interested in Sodiq or not,” he said.
Ushurhe who is currently handling the U-16 Arsenal football team that are playing in the Junior Premier League in the USA described Sodiq as a no-nonsense player who is ready to defend any attacker who considers as a dangerman for his opponents.
