Dream team V invitee, Francis Ikechukwu was an hero far away in Sudan when he scored the goal that gave his team, Ahli Shandi FC of Khartoum ticket to compete in next years CAF Confederations cup.
The lanky striker who was in Ibadan and Ghana camp of Dream team V ahead of the on going CAF U-23 tournament in Morocco where he scored three goals in four friendlies but was dropped at last minute score his team winner against Hilal Kadoungi to earn them fourth placed finish on the log.
The elated Francis said he is happy that after putting the Dream team V drop behind him he was able to return to scoring ways for his team in Sudan and help them secure a continental ticket.
He said "I was sad that I could not make the team to Morocco, I taught I did my best to be in the team but the coaches felt otherwise, no bad feeling towards the crew, but I am happy that I did not allow the disappointment to affect me and return to goal scoring ways for my team, which eventually made it possible for us to finish fourth and qualify to play in next years confederation cup."
He however wish the dream team V victory in the last game.
He said "I was sad to watch my mates losing, it is not good, I am urging them to raise their game and put in more effort to see that they beat Algeria and pray that Morocco beat Senegal. All hope is not lost."
He scored 7 goals in the just concluded season for his team.
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