Julius Aghahowa - dazzling skills. (Allsport)
JULIUS AGHAHOWA
Position: Midfield/Forward
Born: 12.02.82
Club: Shakhtar Donetsk
Julius Aghahowa is the one player who is sure to grab the headlines if Nigeria star in Japan and Korea.
He is probably more famous for his goal celebrations than his football, but the young striker has the talent to take the World Cup by storm.
He first came to prominence in the World Youth Cup in 1999 with some dazzling displays of skill and finishing and was snapped up for a bargain price by Tunisian side Esperance.
The youngster helped Esperance to the domestic title and then went on to star in the African Nations Cup of 2000.
Since then Aghahowa has joined Shakhtar Donetsk for £7million and has cemented his place in the Nigerian side.
He is sure to be one of the real entertainers on display in Japan and Korea and everyone will be watching his back-flipping celebrations if he finds the back of the net.
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