VICTOR Moses has told West Ham United that the should expect alot from fellow Nigerian Emmanuel Emenike who joined the club from Fenerbahce on loan.
Moses, who is himself enjoying a season-long stint in E13 on loan from Chelsea, revealed how he played a part in convincing the AFCON 2013 top scorer to move to London.
“I’ve probably played about 20 games with him in the same Nigeria team,” Moses began. “Since I’ve been playing for Nigeria he’s been there and we were together in the team who won the African Nations Cup, where he was top scorer in the tournament.
“I’m really looking forward to him coming to the Club and I am going to make sure he feels at home.
“He called me up and told me the club were interested in him.
Moses, who is himself enjoying a season-long stint in E13 on loan from Chelsea, revealed how he played a part in convincing the AFCON 2013 top scorer to move to London.
“I’ve probably played about 20 games with him in the same Nigeria team,” Moses began. “Since I’ve been playing for Nigeria he’s been there and we were together in the team who won the African Nations Cup, where he was top scorer in the tournament.
“I’m really looking forward to him coming to the Club and I am going to make sure he feels at home.
“He called me up and told me the club were interested in him.
I told him ‘You should come and play in the Premier League, West Ham are a family club, everyone here is friendly, we have a good manager here and the people are lovely. I said to him ‘Come and express yourself and you will do well’.”
Emenike has the attributes to do well in a Claret and Blue shirt, having already shown his strength, pace and finishing ability in international football, the UEFA Champions League and the top divisions in both Turkey and Russia.
Moses expects his compatriot to hit the ground running after swapping Istanbul and the Super Lig for London and the Barclays Premier League.
“His strengths? He’s quick and strong at the same time,” said the No20. “With the Super Eagles we call him ‘The Big Man’.
Moses expects his compatriot to hit the ground running after swapping Istanbul and the Super Lig for London and the Barclays Premier League.
“His strengths? He’s quick and strong at the same time,” said the No20. “With the Super Eagles we call him ‘The Big Man’.
Once he has the ball he has the strength to go through players and he makes sure he wins his battles.
“I firmly believe he will be good in the Premier League and for West Ham as well. Having a player such as him up front gives you that strength.
“He’s always played up front for the Super Eagles and hopefully he will come here and show everyone what he can do.”
“This won’t be an easy game because they are fighting against relegation,” said Moses. “At the same time we need to go out, keep our concentration and make sure we get those three points.”
“I firmly believe he will be good in the Premier League and for West Ham as well. Having a player such as him up front gives you that strength.
“He’s always played up front for the Super Eagles and hopefully he will come here and show everyone what he can do.”
“This won’t be an easy game because they are fighting against relegation,” said Moses. “At the same time we need to go out, keep our concentration and make sure we get those three points.”
Culled from West Ham United
