The German Bundesliga is about to begin it's customary winter break and African Sports Blog has a look back at the play of some of our guys over the past five months thanks to this write-up by Anthony Craig.
The explosive Bundesliga has come to a halt for the Winter break. I like to take a cursory look at our ambassadors in the Bundesliga this season.In my report last season, we had numerous players plying their trade in the Bundesliga. Unfortunately there are not as many Nigerians playing on top notch teams anymore, but we have a handful with the potential to play at bigger clubs.
Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke(1899 Hoffenheim)
The rise and rise of Hoffenheim this season is not a fairy tale. They have surprised skeptics with their free flowing soccer a la Arsenal. Obasi has been pivotal in the fortunes of the club with six wonderful goals and deft assists.
The attack consists of a triangle between Obasi, Ibisevic and Senegalese international Demba Ba. The trio have been causing havoc to their opponents on a regular basis.
I am particularly happy for Obasi because of his tenacity and hard work despite the fact that he is easily injury prone. So far,he has survived the Litmus test of the Bundesliga.
Chrisantus Macauley(Hamburger SV )
Chrisantus acquired a professional contract this season but he is facing teething problems. Despite his huge potential, he has not played a single match this season. Chrisantus is not alone with this dilemma at HSV. There are other youngsters in the team who are becoming rusty because of a lack of playing time. Speculation is rife that Chrisantus could be released on loan soon.
Ishiaku Mennaseh(1.FC Köln)
Ishiaku moved to Cologne this season from his former club Duisburg that was relegated.
He spent a great part of this season recovering from injury. He played only three matches and scored a goal to crown his effort.
Ishiaku is back and he will play a vital role for Cologne after the break. The Coach, Christoph Daum believes in Ishiaku.
Seyi Olajengbesi(Alemannia Aachen)
Seyi relocated to Aachen after he was employed on loan to Alemannia last season. The good news is he is injury free.
Seyi is a central defender with class. I expect him to move to a much bigger club soon.
Eke Uzoma(SC Freiburg)
Eke has finally settled as a professional player in Freiburg. He is young and willing to learn. We wish him all the best in the last half of the Bundesliga season.
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