Emenike Named Among Top 100 World Footballers

British newspaper Guardian has
published on its electronic edition a list
of the top 100 footballers in the world for
the year ended 2013.
Ranked in the 97th position is Super
Eagles and Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel
Emenike, who scored four goals for the
Nigeria at the 2013 Africa Cup of
Nations.
“Emenike staked an early claim as one of
Africa’s most influential players when his
exploits propelled Nigeria towards a long
overdue success in the Cup of Nations.
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IMPERIAL … Emenike is congratulated by
team mates after scoring.
“Emenike was prolific, consistent and
finished as the competition’s top scorer.
“It is the determination and pace of his
runs that make the difference to Nigeria’s
counter-attacking strength – Emenike’s
team-mates figure that if the pass is half
decent, he should find it.
“Brazil 2014 could be a useful shop
window for the Fenerbahce striker,”said
the editors of Guardian.
This season, Emmanuel Emenike has
netted 6 goals in 14 Super Lig matches
for his Fernerbahce side.