The first place we’d go after school is to the cage. We're asking him to do that and it's important that he does that in terms of his development. According to report in 2017, the young midfielder has once trained with Nigeria in London during their training, which shows the QPR … Daily Times gathered that Crystal Palace new boy Eberechi Eze clinched the Ray Jones Players’ Player of the Year, Junior Hoops Player of the Year, as well as QPR’s Supporters’ Player of the Year. He once trained with the Super Eagles in March 2017 before going ahead to play for England U20. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick says persuading England under-21 player Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles would improve the squad. [19] Eze scored his first ever senior goal on 7 October 2017, netting a brace for Wycombe against Cambridge United. Originally named the Nigeria Printing and Publishing Company, the Daily Times of Nigeria was incorporated in Nigeria in 1926 and grew to become Nigeria’s most influential newspaper over the next half century. A post shared by Ebere Eze (@ebere_10) on Aug 28, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT. Udoh: Eze will be successful in the Premier League. Bukayo Saka & Ebere Eze : Allegiance Tussle Between England & Nigeria Looks Imminent. Eze first trained with the Nigeria squad in March 2017, when they visited London for friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso at The Hive Stadium, home of Barnet FC and the London Bees. Ebere Eze: NFF Insist On QPR’s Talented Youngster. Brentford winger Benrahma joins teammate Olli Watkins and Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic dominate the attacking department. Eze was born in England and has represented the Three Lions at youth level, but he also qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parents. As of the time of publishing this report, the 22-year-old … [15] He then signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2019. Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students. [20] His goal against Cambridge United earned him a nomination for Sky Bet League 2 Goal of the Month for October. He also met with the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick in November 2019 but later announced that he will take his time before deciding on his international … By. [42] Since the start of the 2019–20 season, Eze continued to regain his first team place for the side, continuing to play in different midfield positions under the new management of Mark Warburton. Ebere Eze has told talkSPORT it was an ‘easy decision’ to join Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers this summer. READ ALSO: England kick Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood out for inviting girls to hotel. [55] The club had previously rejected a £12 million bid from Palace earlier in the month. Udoh: Eze will be successful in the Premier League. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are hoping to convince Queens Park Rangers’ attacking midfielder Ebere Eze to represent the Super Eagles in international football. [49] He scored 14 goals in 48 games across all competitions in the 2019–2020 season, which saw him become one of England's most promising young attacking players. We’d stay there till our parents called us in, not eating, playing all day and night. [63] Eze then captained England U20 for the first time, playing for 75 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against Chile on 7 June 2019. [16] This was his only appearance of the 2016–17 season for the side. At the height of its operations and business, Daily Times had over twenty titles in its stable. Nigeria Eberechi Eze, DR Congo Brice Samba and Algeria Said Benhrahma are the only players of African descent to be included the PFA Championship Team of the Year following their impressive exploits in the 2019/20 season. [64] He went on to make seven appearances for the U20 side. ... but then it won’t be out of place if Nigeria have Eze as one of the team solid talents, as Nigeria prepare for World Cup qualifiers. [61] On 5 October 2018, he was called up to the England national under-20 team,[62] and made his debut on 11 October 2018 in a 2–1 win against Italy in the Under 20 Elite League. *If you have anything against my uploads (use of content etc. I want him to enjoy his football and he has got to understand how much hard work is required to maximise the talent that he has. [36] Eze’s fourth goal then came on 1 January 2019, in a 2–2 draw against Aston Villa. But that’s where the love comes from. The Queens Park rangers midfielder has been recording eye-catching performances in the Championships this season and his most recent was in the 2-2 draw against Reading. The first place we’d go after school is to the cage. Queens Park Rangers' Eberechi Eze, who some consider Nigeria's great attacking midfield hope, is one step away from being lost to the Super Eagles. [13] On 7 January 2017, Eze made his first-team debut in an FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers, featuring for 18 minutes before being injured and replaced by Yeni Ngbakoto. All rights reserved. Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Target, Ebere Eze Gets England U21 Call Up. 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Ebere Eze was born in Greenwich, and if he makes a senior debut for England, he will not be able to play for Nigeria. Ebere Eze has revealed he is yet to decide on his international future but admits it’ll be a privilege to play for either England or Nigeria. [57], On 12 September 2020, Eze made his Crystal Palace debut, coming on as an 81st minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against Southampton in the opening game of the season. [35] A month later on 24 November 2018 against Stoke City, he set up two goals for Àngel Rangel, in a 2–2 draw. Eze has been in terrific form for the England Championship side so far this season and scoring couple of goals as well. a year ago 16455 views by Akan Anwankwo Ebere Eze is close to getting an invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to feature for the Super Eagles. Ebere has 6 jobs listed on their profile. [9] Eze quickly progressed both the U18 side and the reserve side. Born to Nigerian parents in London where he grew up, Eze has been forever linked with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. 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Nathan Ferguson? READ ALSO: England kick Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood out for inviting girls to hotel [21] He made a total of 20 appearances and played a part in Wycombe gaining promotion that season. While the Super Eagles have at various occasions looked for the answer in the likes of Kalu Uche, Sunday Mba, Mikel Obi and lately Alex Iwobi, none has really performed to expectations. [24][25] His first appearance of the 2017–18 season came on 6 January 2018 against Milton Keynes Dons in the third round of the FA Cup, coming on as a 61 minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss. [6][43] He then scored four more goals by the end of 2019, including two braces against Hull City and Preston North End. 2y Colin Udoh. Who is the best young player in the Championship? There's probably a decent chance for Nigeria with Eze. [31] Eze then scored two consecutive goals between 15 September 2018 and 19 September 2018 against Bolton Wanderers and his former club, Millwall. [6][12] Eze completed his signing for Queens Park Rangers on 3 August 2016. According to a Twitter thread on NFF's official handle, Pinnick met with Eze in London and talks is ongoing to convince the youngster to choose Super Eagles of Nigeria over the Three Lions of England. Ebere Eze at the heart of Nigeria's dual citizen debate. [22] Eze scored a further four times in total for Wycombe, putting in some eye-catching performances before returning to QPR in January. [53] Sporting Director Les Ferdinand was quoted saying he believes if Eze continues this form, he must be selected by three lions manager Gareth Southgate for the 2021 European Championships. [65] He was an unused substitute on both occasions. I grew up in a not so nice part. February 29, 2020. [32] Since the start of the 2018–19 season, he continued to be a first team regular for the side, continuing to play in different midfield positions. Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips, West Bromwich Albion’s Romaine Sawyers and Crystal Palacenew boy Eberechi Eze for his performances at QPR form part of the midfield. Nigeria Eberechi Eze,  DR Congo Brice Samba and Algeria Said Benhrahma are the only players of African descent to be included the PFA Championship Team of the Year following their impressive exploits in the 2019/20 season. ", "Saturday's goalscorers recognised by WhoScored.com", "Tottenham linked Ebere Eze shows glimpses of his quality to prove Millwall wrong in QPR win", "Queens Park Rangers 4–2 Blackburn Rovers", "Queens Park Rangers 2–1 Preston North End", "Preston North End 1–3 Queens Park Rangers", "At home with... 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[26] At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make 16 appearances, with his first goal for the club came on 10 March 2018 against Sunderland, the only goal of the match. Folio Communications Plc. Eberechi Eze, 22, from England Crystal Palace, since 2020 Attacking Midfield Market value: £16.20m * Jun 29, 1998 in London, England He is a regular contributor to international policy seminars on Africa’s growth and economic … How Valencia dismantled mighty Real Madrid. Queens Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze, ... Eze is still eligible to play for Nigeria, despite playing for the U-20 and U-21 teams of England. [5] Growing up, he reflected on his life, saying: "There are the nice parts [of Greenwich] and the not so nice parts. "[34] Eze then set up two goals in two matches between 20 October 2018 and 23 October 2018 against Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday. There wasn’t really anything else to do. The Greenwich-born player has featured for England at U-20 and U-21 level, but is eligible to play for Nigeria due to his ancestry, and has previously trained with the African team. The Lions believed he could not play “The Millwall Way”, which is accepted as being an old-school 4-4-2, high-pressing, aggressive challenges and direct balls into a physical front-man, as well … [18] Since making his debut for the club, Eze quickly became a first team regular for the side, where he rotated in different midfield positions. Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has met with Nigeria-eligible star Ebere Eze over the possibility of the QPR midfielder pledging his allegiance to Nigeria. It wasn’t the easiest life and you don’t have as much as other kids around you. It was gathered … by Imhons Erons. View Ebere Uneze’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. It wasn’t the easiest life and you don’t have as much as other kids around you. 8 months ago. [41] After the match, he was named Team of the Week by the EFL and WhoScored.com. [39] Three weeks later on 24 August 2019, he scored his second goal of the season, as well as, setting up the club’s third goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against Wigan Athletic. USMNT's Dest talks joining Barca, the U.S.'s World Cup ambitions. The Rs showed great vision to pick up Eze after he was released by Millwall in 2016.. Copyright © 2020. [47] Eze remained an integral part of the team once the season resumed behind closed doors. 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[23][24], After returning to QPR, Eze featured regularly for Ian Holloway's side, who planned on using him in the first team. If the Nigeria Football Federation … If anything his call up to the u21 squad was pretty late, he deserved to be in a lot sooner in my opinion. [38] He played 46 games in the 2018–19 season, scoring four times in all competitions. [48] Eze then scored two more goals in the last remaining two matches of the 2019–20 season, coming against Millwall and West Bromwich Albion. Chidozie Okoroji 0 November 1, 2019 12:50 pm Brila.net understands Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ebere Eze turned down the opportunity to be included in Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2021 AFCON qualifiers with Benin Republic and Lesotho. 2Y; Colin Udoh; Latest Videos. on. Ebere Eze at the heart of Nigeria's dual citizen debate. [6][8] Eze then appeared as a youth player at Millwall, where he signed a two–year scholarships with the club. There wasn’t really anything else to do. "[6] Eze then met Bright Osayi-Samuel, his teammate during his time at Queens Park Rangers, at secondary school and played football together at the same district team. 10 months ago. [At the time], you d… [29] A week later, he signed a new three-year contract with QPR, binding him to the club until June 2021. He is a talented boy, is playing exceptionally well for us, scoring goals and I hope very much that he is playing with a smile on his face as well. [17] He made his Wycombe Wanderers debut, coming on as a 79th minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Newport County on 9 September 2017. Eberechi Oluchi Eze (born 29 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Eze has been one of the QPR’s best performers this season, scoring six goals … Published. in EPL, News, Nigeria. [7], Eze started his football career at Arsenal before being released when he was thirteen and then went on to join Fulham and Reading. Growing up, he reflected on his life, saying: "There are the nice parts [of Greenwich] and the not so nice parts. [40] Two weeks later on 11 September 2019, Eze scored his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up Queen Park Rangers' third goal of the game, in a 3–2 win against Luton Town. [58], On 7 November 2020, Eze scored his first goal for Palace with a direct free kick, in a 4-1 home league win over Leeds United.[59]. "[45], Eze scored his tenth goal of the season, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 6–1 win against Cardiff City on 1 January 2020. The exciting midfielder remains under the radar of Nigeria’s football officials despite backlash received for his unnecessary public pursuit. [44] After the match Warburton praised his performance, saying: "Ebe is a tremendous talent. 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