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We don’t have a 1st choice keeper yet - Golden Eaglets’ coach

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BY JACOB AJOM He was a member of the Saudi ’89 squad that produced one of the most remarkable results in Nigeria’s recent football history. Like most goalkeeper’s, Amadi’s contribution to the squad’s historic feat, the Damman miracle  – coming from 0-4 down in the first half to win against Russia through penalties in a quarter final duel – have greatly been undermined by chroniclers of Nigerian football. [caption id="attachment_406687" align="alignright" width="205"] Amadi Emeka[/caption] “I was in goal for the squad and it was a great feeling when we won that match. We were fired by a patriotic zeal and the determination not to disappoint our teeming fans back home,” A madi said. He said the tournament was the turning point in his career as he left the country to live in Germany. His stay in Germany has been exciting and challenging. “In Germany, I am a coach, a social worker and a lecturer in schools. I combine all to affect the society positively.” Cur...