“I want to make the team stronger”- Super Eagles new invitee upbeat about call-up

The Okija-born defender has spent an enormous chunk of his life overseas, however he’s smitten by taking part in for Nigeria

Tremendous Eagles new invitee Brilliant Osayi-Samuel is worked up about his first Nationwide workforce call-up, and he has expressed readiness so as to add his quota to make the workforce stronger.

Osayi-Samuel was born in Nigeria, however he left the nation when he was ten years previous. The 24-year-old versatile participant had stints at Blackpool and Queen Park Rangers earlier than becoming a member of Turkish giants Fenerbahce in 2021.

The Okija-born star has made waves in Turkey since his transfer. Osayi-Samuel has registered three objectives and 9 assists in 83 appearances, and he has been a stalwart at right-back.

In actual fact, the previous QPR man’s worth has risen from a paltry €500,000 to €9million in nearly two years.

Osayi-Samuel’s brilliance didn’t go unnoticed, as he was rewarded with a maiden call-up to the Tremendous Eagles forward of the worldwide pleasant sport in opposition to Portugal.

The Nigerian defender is worked up concerning the alternative, and he’s keen to provide his finest if he’s referred to as upon.

“I’m delighted to be right here,” Osayi-Samuel told NFF TV.

“I’ve at all times mentioned that I’ve at all times wished to play for my nation so I’m completely satisfied to have gotten the chance to indicate what I’m all about.

“I wish to do my finest, present what I’m able to, carry my high quality into the workforce and make the workforce stronger.”

Nigeria play Portugal on Thursday, and it might be an actual baptism of fireside for Osayi-Samuel if coach Peseiro decides to provide him a debut.

If he will get the chance, Osayi-Samuel would look to placed on an important present.