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Young forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen are targeting success in future Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria. Osimhen-Chukwueze The duo were part of the country’s under-17 World Cup winners in 2015 and both starred as the Super Eagles sealed a third place finish in Egypt last Wednesday. Chukwueze, 20, made six appearances in Egypt and opened the scoring in a man-of-the-match performance against South Africa in the quarterfinal. “When you pick up a medal in your first major tournament it is a positive sign of bigger things to come,” Chukwueze, who has played for his country at all levels, told BBC Sport. “I know with our squad we are capable of winning this competition in the future, and I really want to be a part of that.” Chukwueze – who came close to joining Arsenal in 2016 – arrived at Villarreal from Nigeria’s Diamond Academy in August 2017. His first season in the Spanish La Liga has seen him being likened to his hero and former Netherlands international winger Arjen Robben. [READ ALSO] Osimhen could join AC Milan on a €15m deal Osimhen, also 20, scored 20 times for Belgian club RSC Charleroi last season to earn a spot in Gernot Rohr’s squad. But after making a solitary appearance in Egypt and completing a permanent move to Charleroi from German side Wolfsburg, Osimhen is focusing on the future. “Words are not enough to describe this feeling. I’m quite overwhelmed. We wanted the trophy, but this bronze medal is a sign that the future is bright and we are looking forward to it,” he told BBC Sport. “I was looking forward to playing for my country, it’s a great feeling for me and my family. I thank the coach for the opportunity and I want to build on this.” His 10 goals at the U-17 World Cup four years ago eclipsed the previous best of nine set by Ivorian Souleymane Coulibaly in 2011 and Florent Sinama Pongolle of France in 2001. Osimhen was also part of the Nigeria side that won the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal in November 2015, which also qualified them for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His exploits saw him crowned the 2015 Confederation of African Football (Caf) Youth Player of the Year. He has played for Nigeria at all levels, from under-17 to the full senior side, for whom he has won three caps. VANGUARD Related Starlet Chukwueze offers glimpse of Nigeria future July 13, 2019 Chukwueze’s best yet to come — Osimhen January 3, 2019 AFCON qualifier squad: Mikel’s name missing again October 29, 2018 FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. READ ALSO: Appeal Court sacks Gov Wike, orders fresh election in Rivers Vanguard PROMOTED To Lose 20 Kg In 4 Weeks! Without Diet And Sport! ecoslim To Lose 20 Kg In 4 Weeks! Without Diet And Sport! ecoslim Afenifere tackles Junaid Mohammed over noise maker... El-Zakzaky: Reps urge Buhari, Elrufai not to release...... AFCON 2019: What T.B Joshua said before Nigeria... Millionaire Mum Reveals How She Makes $350 Per Day From Home Wealth From Home Thousands Rich In South Africa After Huge Casino Mistake Today Posts EMMANUEL OKOGBA View all posts by Emmanuel Okogba → PREVIOUS POST Presidency, PDP trade words over $1bn ECA security fund NEXT POST Miyetti Allah’s directive to herdsmen, open declaration of war on Nigerians — Benue tribal leaders Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US PRIVACY POLICY TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2019 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria 

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