Enugu Rangers manager, Alphonsus Dike, has stated that the performance of Uche Nwofor at the just-concluded Africa Youth Championship (AYC) did not come to him as a surprise.

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Nwofor, who has been consistent in front of goal for his Nigeria Premier League (NPL)team emerged as highest goal scorer at the competition with four goals in five matches.

The Nigeria ‘B’ international started his career at lower division side, Anambra Pillars before moving to Premier League side, 3SC on loan.

He joined Rangers on the eve of current season.

“I’m very happy that Nwofor excelled at the competition and his performance has justified our goal scoring form. I believe people now know why we score goals at Rangers.

“Football is about goalscoring. That’s what people come to watch and Nwofor will always ensure you enjoy a match with goals. In fact, we have several others who can score like him,” the Rangers’ boss said.

Dike told SuperSport.com that he recommended Nwofor to Flying Eagles boss, John Sam Obuh.

“It might interest you that Obuh worked with me at Sharks and Katsina United. So when he was in search of a good forward, I told him about Nwofor and the result is there for everyone. Take my words; we’ve not seen the best of him yet. He has a long time ahead,” he stated.

The former Katsina United and Sharks boss expressed confidence that Nwofor will deliver at the youth level.
“The other guys don’t understand him well. He has power and speed and will deliver once his teammates spend more time together,” he added.

Although the NPL was on break during the AYC, Dike revealed that he is already preparing for life without the young forward, who was on trials earlier in the year at top Tunisian side, Esperance.

“I have that in mind. We have others who can deliver,” Dike said. Nwofor earned his first international cap for the Nigeria ‘B’ team on March 3, 2010 in a friendly game against Congo DR and was part of the team that won the Wafu Cup last year.