Olympic midfielder David Enogela three years ago in the junior team of Nigeria became world champion, and was an integral part of the "eaglets". Gradually, the midfielder adapts in Ukraine and the team, and the coaching staff of the "Olympians" has high hopes for him and expects that David will bring a lot of benefit to the Donetsk club.

In an interview with the club's press service, David Enogela spoke about his family, his victory at the World Championships, adaptation in Ukraine and many other things.

About the family I was born in Lagos, this is the largest city in Nigeria, home to over 20 million people. I have seven brothers and one sister. I am the youngest. My dad is a military man, that's why we lived in barracks, far from the port. And my mother was engaged in selling clothes. As a child, I helped her, and as soon as there was a free moment, I ran to play football. Always dreamed of becoming only a football player!.

My older brother saw that I was getting good at playing football. He took me to the academy of Bright, where I learned the basics of the game. Then I began to attract to the matches the youth team, in which I went to the World Cup. My brothers also play football, but on an amateur level.

About the World Cup I spent all seven matches at the 2015 World Cup (U-17), played in the final of the tournament, where we beat Mali (2-0). These were unforgettable emotions, we were still boys, played in the yard, and today - world champions. Where do I keep my medal? She is in Lagos, at the parents' house.

Leader of the national team of Nigeria at the World Championships was Viktor Osimchen. He scored 10 goals and became the best scorer of mundialya. Now Victor stands for Charleroi, but his contract belongs to Wolfsburg. Our captain - Kalechi Nwakali, he was recognized as the best player mundialya. Now he is a player of the London Arsenal. We have a chat in WhatsUp, where we talk with the guys so far.

Our team was led by Emmanuel Amunike. For every Nigerian he is a legend. I was very pleased to work under the guidance of such a coach. Especially in his childhood he was my idol when he played in Barcelona. I also admired the game of Nwakwo Kanu and JJ Okochi.

About the views in Europe After the World Cup I was on a viewing in Belgian Bruges, but could not gain a foothold there. By the way, there I crossed with Dennis Bonaventure, he talked a lot about the Ukrainian Premier League. In Ukraine, I first flew in March, it was very cold here. Was on the viewing at the Nikolayev Shipbuilder, for some time he trained with Mariupol. But only in the Olympics I was able to show myself from the very best side and sign a contract.

About Nigerians in Ukraine In addition to Bonaventure know that in your country played Emmanuel Okoduva. He helped me decide on moving to Ukraine, advised on many issues. I know that Larry Kayode is playing in Shakhtar, but personally he is not familiar with it. I remember on the game for Dinamo Ayil Yussuf.

About favorite football players I like the game Ngolo Kante from Chelsea. He does a huge amount of work and plays in the same position as me - the supporting midfielder who must select the balls. This is my main position.

On the adaptation in Ukraine The level of football in the UPL is much higher than the Nigerian. Here you can get a great experience playing against high-profile players. Gradually getting used to living in your country, in Ukraine, I was surprised by frosts. Now it's warm, but soon winter will come. In the team I became friends with two Maximas - Teixeira and Taloverova. But they are friendly to me, there are no problems. Now I'm learning the language, trying to memorize new words and already understand something.

What the coach says in training, I already understand. Roman Sanjar requires me to play denser with the player, start the attacks correctly and open up for transfer. I know the following words: how are you, play, alone, behind. I certainly understand that in order to play in Ukraine and reach a new level, you need to know the local language.

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