Didn't see this posted: http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2012/12/24/3801216/bright-dike-called-up-for-nigeria-national-team DCU fan, but also Super Eagles Fan so curious about up and coming players for the National team for African Nations Cup. How do you all feel about him? Hopefully he makes the final squad. To my knowledge, no other MLS players that have been called up for the tournament. Cheers (ps big fan of Timbers Army)
Also - if anyone is interested in catching the games, I usually stream them on www.firstrowsports.eu.
And he scored a goal: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/dike-scores-equalizer-as-nigeria-ties-catalonia.html (includes video)
Hey! Dike is a bit of a divisive figure around these parts really. Supporters love him for his athleticism, and relentless work rate. Detractors say he gets by on his athleticism and has a terrible first touch. He has a knack for knocking the shit out of defenders when challenging for a header. Whenever he knocks someone out the player is said to have been "DK'd" by Dike. Either way he scores goals at a respectable clip. Bright is not the best dribbler. The goal he scored against Catalonia is a pretty typical Dike goal where he receives the ball, knocks it into space, and then blasts it. Another thing you see him do is receive the ball near midfield with his back to goal where he'll turn quickly, knock the ball into space, and then race the defender to the ball, if he gets there first he'll head straight to goal where he'll blast the ball at goal. He won't dribble through the defense but instead he'll try to knock the ball ahead and go around the defense. He has a cannon for a shot! He also scores a header once in a while too. Peace!