Flying Eagles’ striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed his desired to study mechanical engineering later in his career.
“I have six A’s, two B’s and a C at O-levels. My best result was in physics. I hope at some point in my life I will major in mechanical engineering,” said the forward.
Though, he is trying to juggle both, but it seems probable that his studies will have to be placed on the back burner as his footballing career is likely to take off.
Awoniyi, who recently won the CAF U20 Championship in Senegal with the Flying Eagles is however hoping to win a FIFA U20 World Cup for global title for Nigeria.
“I am focusing on the task ahead,” he said. “I’m still a free player, but I hope my future will be decided before the World Cup.”
Awoniyi started playing at school before joining the United Academy in Kwara State. He later moved to Imperial Soccer Academy and thereafter joined the Nigeria U-15, then U-17 and now the U-20 team, with whom he will be playing at the World Cup. “With the preparations we have put in, we want to be world champions in New Zealand. Every game will be a cup final for us,” he said.
The Flying Eagles drawn in a tough group with five-time champions Brazil, Hungary and Korea DPR. Awoniyi said the players did not know much about the teams they would be facing. “We are yet to watch any videos of our opponents, but our coaches have concentrated fully on preparing us for whatever challenges we will come across. We are ready.
“Our biggest strength is outside the pitch of play. It is the unity among the players. We are a big, happy family. On a personal level, scoring goals comes naturally to me. I also hold the ball up-front and try and bring my team-mates into the attack. I play for the team as well.”