Sokari Not Scared Of Man United's Andreas Pereira

Kingsley Sokari has sent a message to Brazil's Under 20s boss, Rogério Micale, that the Flying Eagles are not quaking in their boots ahead of both countries opener at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in New Plymouth.

 

Of the 21 players the newly - appointed manager named to his roster, the eye - catching names include midfielders Andreas Pereira (Manchester United), Alef Dos Santos (Marseille), Danilo (Sporting Braga) and Real Madrid young striker Jean Carlos.

 

Enyimba playmaker Kingsley Sokari is confident of winning the midfield battle against some of the brightest youngsters in world football.

 

''I am not scared of anybody because I play for the best country that has everything - good players, coaches and the best Federation - so instead Brazil should be thinking of how to take care of our own players,''

 

''We are really working hard to make sure we win all our seven games and take the Cup, we have a good midfield that money can't buy.

 

''I am feeling very happy that I made this team. It's like dreams coming true in my career, I will give all my best.''

 

The Enyimba number 10 was pleased to make Manu Garba's squad list and more delighted with the progress made in his career over the last one year, with caps for the Super Eagles as well as the Nigeria Under 23s.

 

''It's a great grace for me to be playing for all the national teams.

 

''I am very happy with the way my career is going, everything is happening so fast.

 

''So I'm very happy (to be considered) when we have all the best players but I'm still here and made the team. Thanks to God and the coaches,'' Kingsley Sokari added.

 

Barely two years ago, Sokari was playing non - league football for nursery team Port Harcourt City Academy before he was snapped up by Enyimba. And as they say, the rest is history.