Meet Super Eagles’ new boys Onyemaechi and Osayi-Samuel

The 2 defenders acquired their maiden nationwide workforce call-ups, and they’d be trying to impress boss Peseiro 

The Tremendous Eagles squad for the worldwide pleasant sport in opposition to Portugal was launched on Friday, and as typical, there have been new developments.

Some gamers have been omitted from the squad, whereas some returned after a interval of absence.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi didn’t make the lower. In the meantime, different regulars like Ola Aina, Sadiq Umar, and Cyriel Dessers have been not noted due to accidents.

Two gamers acquired their first Nigeria senior workforce call-ups. Fenerbahce proper fullback Brilliant Osayi-Samuel and Boavista’s Bruno Onyemaechi.

Born in Okija, Anambra, Osayi-Samuel can also be eligible to play for England by naturalization.

Osayi-Samuel started his profession at Blackpool’s Academy, and he broke into the primary workforce in 2015.

The 24-year-old midfielder then moved to QPR in 2017, making 115 appearances, registering 13 objectives and 13 assists.

Osayi-Samuel left English soccer to hitch Turkish aspect Fenerbahce in 2021 for simply €560,000.

That transfer has yielded outcomes for the right-footed midfielder-turn-defender, as he has grown in leaps and bounds since he moved to the Tremendous Lig.

Brilliant Osayi-Samuel

In his two-year keep in Turkey, Osayi-Samuel has performed 82 video games for Fenerbahce, scoring two objectives and nicking three assists. His worth has risen astronomically within the final two years from simply over €500,000 to €9million as per transfermarkt.

Osayi-Samuel began his profession as a midfielder however at Fenerbahce, he normally options as a right-back or a proper wing-back.

The previous QPR man is endowed with tempo, hitting peak speeds of 29km/h. Osayi-Samuel additionally has fast toes and nice ball management.

Boavista central defender Bruno Onyemaechi can have the chance to show his high quality to teach Jose Peseiro.

Born in Owerri, Onyemaechi’s profession has portrayed regular progress. From that includes for the youth groups of Lillestrom, and Feirense, Onyemaechi has develop into a stalwart for Boavista this season.

The 23-year-old has began all ten of Boavista’s video games earlier than the break, however he has solely been capable of assist to a few wins.

Brumo

Standing at 6ft, Onyemaechi has an honest peak for a center-back. The Feirense loanee is kind of dogged and powerful on the ball.

His decision-making may be questioned however he stays an honest addition to the workforce.