MICAH CHIDERA OHAONU: A COMBATIVE VERSATILE DEFENDER IN NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Micah Chidera Ohaonu is regarded by many observers as one of Nigeria’s best up-and-coming attacking full-backs/wing-backs. Although naturally right-footed, he was an ambidextrous player( good on both feet) he excels both at offensive and defensive play.which makes him tactically versatile, allowing him to be deployed on the left as well as on the right side of the pitch.
He is alternatively used as a defensive midfielder.

Micah Ohanu’s main attributes are his pace, marking ability, tackling, strength, intelligence, tenacity, discipline, and stamina, which allows him to make surging, overlapping attacking runs with the ball up the flank after winning back possession.

A dynamic, tenacious, athletic, and hard-working player, he is also gifted with good technique and ball skills, as well as an excellent crossing ability and a powerful shot from outside the area, which enables him to contribute to his team’s offensive plays.

Micah Ohanu is known for his relentless running, work rate, and aggressive pressing. He possessed a raw, physical approach to the game that endears him to fans and followers alike.

An intelligent footballer who plays his football for highly rated Nigerian Side Uchecaria Football Club and Academy, a football club and academy based in Aba Abia State Nigeria renowned for excellence in the nurturing and development of young talents in football.

Chuks Ogbu writes from Aba, Abia State.