U-17 striker Taiwo Awoniyi has told MTNFootball.com he is willing to battle more experienced strikers so as to be at the 2014 CHAN.

Awoniyi, one of the three Golden Eaglets called up to the Super Eagles ‘B’ team, specially told MTNFootball.com that as much as he respects the established premier league strikers in the squad, he does not feel threatened.

Taiwo Awonity of Nigeria celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during his FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 football match in Sharjah on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / STR

“I am not in any way threatened.  Although I respect them as senior players, I am ready to fight for a shirt in the team,” Awoniyi said.

“So far,  they have been very supportive in helping me improve my game, which I must confess has improved in my few days in the Eagles camp.”

The player was also full of praise for the coach, Stephen Keshi-led technical crew, admitting the Super Eagles are a massive departure from the U-17s.