Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has declared Bernie Ibini ready to start against Melbourne City following his sparkling second-half Newcastle cameo.In just his second A-League appearance since a training-ground injury snuffed out his European dream before it had even started, Ibini made a compelling case for his first competitive start in 18 months.Introduced on the hour mark of Sundays 2-0 victory, the 24-year-old injected much-needed attacking spark and scored a nifty solo goal that shut down the Jets hopes of a revival.The effort - a quickfire evasion of two defenders followed by two shots at goal - hinted at what his power and pace could bring should the Sky Blues struggle to penetrate City at ANZ Stadium on Friday night, as they did in last weeks FFA Cup final.It leaves Arnold with an intriguing selection headache for the top-of-table-clash after the coach refused to guarantee his marquees, fellow winger Filip Holosko and striker Bobo, will return to the first XI.Asked when Ibini would be ready to return to start, Arnold said: Friday.Hes got to be in contention after that (performance), Arnold said.Ill decide on Thursday after I see how hes pulled up.Whether he starts or comes off the bench, what he did on Sunday is going to put fear into every defender, especially if he comes on in the last half hour with that pace and quality hes got.And hes nowhere near fit ... by January hell be flying.He seems much stronger and quicker than when he left.The Nigerian-born flyer was a sensation for Sydney two seasons ago with seven goals and three assists as his speed tore oppositions to shreds.If a broken broken fibula and torn ligaments on arrival at Belgian outfit Club Brugge threatened to end his career, the Nigerian-born flyers decision to return to Sydney on loan might have saved it.The clubs medical team made headway on a severe syndesmosis injury that, on arrival in July, practically stopped him walking down a set of stairs.Brugge were probably honest within themselves and knew they couldnt fix it - the medical side of what they did over there wasnt working, said Arnold, who will fight to keep Ibini after his loan stint expires at the end of the season.Weve rehabilitated him and hes getting back to his best now.If the kid wants to go back, good.If he doesnt, they should let him go because they were getting nothing out of him anyway. 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He smiled when noting he recently reminded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of that achievement.This is a nice bookend for my presidency, said Obama, a sports fan who has shown no slowing down in his efforts to honor the nations sports champions as his second term draws to a close.The Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby, overcame a tough start to the season with Obama noting that they were closer to last place than first in late December. The team hired a new coach, Mike Sullivan, when the team looked out of playoff contention. Obama credited the Penguins persistence and teamwork as critical factors in completing the turnaround.What I like best about this teams victory is that no one thought they could pull it off, Obama said. I obviously sympathize with that. They said the same thing about me.Obama said a lot has changed since the Penguins first visited him in the White House in 20009.dddddddddddd Back then, the color of his hair was more like a hockey puck. Now, it more closely resembled the color of the ice, he said, and Sid the kid was still a kid. When a baby began to cry, Obama said, dont worry, I dont have any more bad jokes.Crosby said his second White House visit was even better than the first because he has a greater appreciation of how difficult it is to win the Stanley Cup.It doesnt get old, said Crosby, who was named playoff MVP.Others getting a mention during the ceremony included rookie goalie Matt Murray, whom Obama called a brick wall, and the HBK line of Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel. They got a sandwich named after them, the president said. Obama began the ceremony by poking fun at Kessel, who was often criticized in his previous run with the Toronto Maple Leafs. We are here to celebrate an extraordinary achievement. Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion! 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