In the same year (2012), he made the influential SuperSport.com
Nigeria Premier League Best XI for conceding the least number of goals – 26.
It’s no surprise that he’s captain of the famous Kano side, a club he
led to win the Nigeria title in 2012.
He was also in goal when the club won its first-ever league title in 2008 and posted impressive outings in the 2009 Caf Champions League.
The former Under23 international is one of the most popular players in the
domestic league and wormed his way into the hearts of the partisan Kano fans for
his "outstanding shot-stopping" ability.
Afelokhai made his name with defunct Kano side, Buffalo, owned by the
French Teacher, Luc Lagouche.
The goalkeeper was part of history as the club played in all divisions in
Nigeria’s football structure (Amateur 3, Amateur 2, Amateur 1 and Professional
League now Nigeria National League).
As a key figure for Buffalo, it wasn’t difficult for Kano Pillars to snatch
him from other suitors in the land.
Ambition:
To play for Nigeria’s national team: the Super Eagles.
Qualities:
- Organisational/Leadership
skills as skipper of the team
- Excellent positional
sense
- Sharp Reflexes
- Aerial Control
- Ability to stop strikers
in one-one situations.
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