Goalkeeper Kayode Bankole stated he’s proud of the chance to symbolize Nigeria within the worldwide pleasant recreation in opposition to Costa Rica.
Bankole performed Seventy-five minutes of the 2-0 defeat to World Cup-bound Costa Rica on the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on Thursday morning.
The goalie was spectacular, however conceded the 2 objectives earlier than being changed by Olympic Eagles first alternative, Nathaniel Nwosu.
He was overwhelmed within the seventh minute, after Oscar Duarte swept dwelling the ball for a purpose from Joel Campbell’s free-kick.
Bankole picked the ball out from his internet for the second time within the seventy fifth minute, when Kendall Waston’s header took a deflection to stretch the hosts’ lead.
Regardless of the defeat, the purpose tender shared a constructive message in regards to the collective expertise within the recreation.
He tweeted:
studying curve vs Costa Rica for the group.
Blissful to have captained the Tremendous Eagles B. #Impossible is nothing#OnlyGod ??? pic.twitter.com/51uUUEatte
— Bankole Kayode (@Kaybaba35) November 10, 2022
