Super Eagles New Invitee Osayi-Samuel Reveals Why Nigeria

Fenerbahçe full-back Vivid Osayi-Samuel has revealed how he was satisfied to play for Nigeria and says he’s wanting to make the Tremendous Eagles workforce stronger.

Osayi-Samuel obtained his first name as much as the Nigeria nationwide workforce final week when he was included within the 23-man squad checklist for the pleasant towards Portugal.

Osayi-Samuel, who was born in Nigeria to Nigerian dad and mom, can also be certified to signify England as a result of he has a British passport. The 24-year-old has revealed how Jose Peseiro persuaded him to play for Nigeria.

“I’m delighted to be right here, I’ve at all times stated I wish to play for my nation and I’m glad to get the chance to indicate what I’m all about,” he stated on NFF TV.

“My invitation to the Tremendous Eagles, I knew about it like a month or two months in the past, the coach [Jose Peseiro] known as my coach as a result of they knew one another and stated he needs to know if I’m to play for Nigeria.

“And by the point he requested me I already knew my reply, I’m Nigerian and I’m proud being a Nigerian when the chance got here to play for the nation I’m in.

“I simply need to play to my finest, present what I’m able to and clearly convey my qualities into the [Super Eagles] workforce and make the workforce stronger.”

Osayi-Samuel began his skilled profession with Blackpool in 2015. He additionally performed for Queens Park Rangers in England earlier than becoming a member of Fenerbahçe within the Turkish Tremendous Lig in 2021.

The versatile full-back who also can play as a midfielder has made 21 appearances for Fenerbahçe in all competitions this season. He might make his Tremendous Eagles debut tomorrow towards Portugal on the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

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