By Taiwo Sportivation Ibrahim
Highly-rated Nigerian midfielder, Thajudeen Muiz Olawale has opened up on his lifelong dream to represent the Super Eagles, Sportivationng.com reports.
Muiz has been turning heads at Masafi with his impressive performances for the club, which has drawn interest from clubs across Europe for his services.
He is blessed with an innate ability to make pinpoint passes and also create chances for his teammates.
He is composed on the ball, he has the ability to play the box-to-box role comfortably, while also boasting of a high quality technical ability.
The 22-year-old combines strength, high work rate, creativity to provide quality passes and offer goalscoring threat from the midfield.
Muiz has expressed his desire to play for Nigeria in an exclusive interview with Sportivation Media.
“I have a lifelong dream of playing for my beloved fatherland Nigeria, I grew up watching the likes of Okocha, Kanu, Mikel Obi, and in recent times Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen and I have been inspired to follow in their footsteps.
“As a young boy growing up in Nigeria, I have always wanted to play for my country because seeing the Super Eagles playing brought joy to my heart and I know I have what it takes to also play for my country.”
Muiz said he will grab the opportunity to play for the team everything inside of him.
“I follow the team and I support them very well especially at the last Nations Cup, I will do all my best to ensure I fulfil the dream of playing for the team, I am working hard to improve and also play well for my club I know one day the opportunity will come.”
Muiz has played a major role for Masafi in the UAE First Division League, scoring three goals and eight assists in the league coupled with eye-catching performances which hqs endeared him to the fans of the club.
Thajudeen Muiz Olawale Profile:
Nationality: Nigerian
Current club: Masafi FC, UAE
Date of birth: 10, January 2002
Place of Birth: Nigeria
Age: 22 years
Position: Central Midfielder
Best Foot: Right
- Assets: Scores goals from distance.
Comfortable on the ball when under pressure. - Creates goal scoring chances.
- Plays long cross field balls – switching the attack.
- Tight control (excellent first touch on the ball).
- Strong on the ball (shielding).
- Plays crisp passes with both feet.
- Ability to bend the ball and play angled passes.
- Good fitness level