Chetam Ezenwata Joins Brighton as Nigerian Heritage Defender Begins New Chapter in Premier League Academy | Sports247 Nigeria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cFirst of all, I am very happy and pleased with how we qualified for the final of the competition. Today, I feel very happy with my performance and that of my teammates,\u201d Isaiah said.<\/p>\n
With the final now approaching, the young footballer believes Authority FA can produce an even better display as they chase the championship trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur fans should be expecting an improved performance and ultimately the trophy. We would love to hoist the trophy after the match,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
For Isaiah, however, winning the competition would mean more than simply adding another medal to his football journey. The youngster revealed that making his parents proud is one of his biggest motivations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to make my parents proud with my success in football,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Asked whether his parents fully support his football ambitions, Isaiah responded confidently: \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The young player also revealed his admiration for Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham, naming the midfielder as his football role model.<\/p>\n
\u201cJude Bellingham,\u201d Isaiah said when asked about the player he looks up to.<\/p>\n
His admiration for Bellingham also aligns with his support for Real Madrid, with the youngster confirming that he is a Madrid fan.<\/p>\n
Looking beyond the FEMMCO championship, Isaiah has ambitions of representing Nigeria at the highest level. Asked whether he would welcome an opportunity to play for the national team, his response was unequivocal.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I would love to play for the national team of Nigeria,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
With Authority FA now through to the final, Isaiah and his teammates have one more hurdle to overcome. For the young footballer, victory would provide a memorable conclusion to the tournament while bringing him one step closer to his dream of building a successful football career and making his family proud.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sports247.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-9.36.25-AM.jpeg\" "\\"Olayanju")