AC Alcanenense’s Innocent Ejiofor reveals missing out on Nigeria’s team to the 2015 U17 World Cup has helped him grow into a man.
Just 15 years of age at the time, the utility defender did not make coach Emmanuel Amuneke’s squad that paraded the likes of Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze.
The Golden Eaglets, after a strong start against the United States of America, went ahead to lift the title for a record fifth time – defeating Mali 2-0 in the final.
Ejiofor’s talent attracted the Portuguese outfit who signed him amid interest from Germany, France and Belgium.