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Adebayo Adeleye spoke to Pulse Sports Nigeria during the Super Eagles' first training session ahead of the clash against Sierra Leone.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has described his playing style ahead of a potential debut for Nigeria in the AFCON qualifier.
Adeleye is in line to make his competitive debut for Nigeria when the Super Eagles take on Sierra Leone this weekend.
The talented goalkeeper spoke to Pulse Sports Nigeria moments after the Super Eagles completed their first training session ahead of the game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Monday.
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Adeleye is the only foreign-based goalkeeper invited for the clash against the Leone star and he could start the game slated for Sunday.
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After the training session, Adeleye reacted to suggestions that he looks like Cameroon and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Onana has been trending since his brilliant performance in the Champions League final defeat against Manchester City last weekend.
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“People see different things but I just like to watch him when he plays,” he told Pulse Sports Nigeria exclusively.
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“I love his playing style, I like him and like to watch him. So, I feel it is good to be compared with a top goalkeeper in the world.”
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Speaking further, the 23-year-old went on to describe his style of play, revealing how he likes to use his feet.
“Yes, I like to play with the feet a lot,” he added.
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“I like it because when I play with my team in Israel, we move the ball a lot, play out from the back, you know? Do a lot of stuff with the leg.”
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“So, I feel good about it. People say it is risky but for me, it is normal. You have to adapt to new playing style. For me, it is good, it helps me a lot. So, I feel good with that playing style.”
Adeleye trained in the company of his two NPFL-based teammates, Olorunleke Ojo of Enyimba and Victor Sochima of Rivers United.
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