2023 Afcon Qualifiers: Jordan Tournarigha ready to prove worth with Super Eagles

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Newly invited Nigeria defender, Jordan Tournarigha says he is ready to take his chances in the final Group A game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday.

Tournarigha earned his first call-up to the West African giants after initially turning down a previous invitation under former coach, Gernot Rohr.

The defender was born to Nigerian parents in Germany but had represented Germany at U-19, U-20, U-21, and at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before switching allegiance to Nigeria.

Following his maiden senior call-up, Torunarigha is now looking forward to playing for the three-time African champions.

“It is nice to meet the players and I think all of them are really nice people. It is also nice to train with big players like Osimhen and Chukwueze,” the centre-back told NFF TV.

“Captain Troost-Ekong and Collins have really helped me to find my feet here.

“This is my first call -up and I hope I will be given time to show the fans who have been criticizing me for denying Nigeria all through what I am made of. I am a young guy and I want to show Nigerians what I can offer.”