Kelechi Iheanacho vs. Jordon Ibe – Did Nigeria get the better wonderkid?

Recently, the Goal team presented a comparison between Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli, two young prodigies, both with Nigerian origin, one who chose to represent the Super Eagles, the other who chose England.

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Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League bout between Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League, we’re considering similar themes, as the Citizens’ wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho goes up against Reds starlet Jordon Ibe.

Once again, it’s the story of one player who will see out his future with the Super Eagles, and another who has made it clear that he is keen to try his hand with England.

Two young talents, one who will be cherished and elevated by Nigeria fans, another who will forever be ‘one who got away’.

Who got the better deal? Should Super Eagles fans, who saw Iheanacho make his debut during the international break, be content that they have the finer of the two, or ought they lament at having let Ibe slip away?

We compare these two talented teens.

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