Bendel Insurance midfielder, Divine Nwachukwu, expressed his delight at being selected for the national team, Super Eagles, in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone.
This crucial match, scheduled for June 18, will see Super Eagles’ Head Coach, José Peseiro, calling up Nwachukwu along with three other home-based players and 19 foreign-based players.
Joining Nwachukwu from the home-based players are goalkeepers Victor Sochima and Olorunleke Ojo, as well as defender Ebube Duru, all of whom will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and contribute to the team’s success.
Nwachukwu, who has been in exceptional form as a box-to-box midfielder during the NPFL Super Six, has rightfully earned his call-up to the Super Eagles squad.
Fans and football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating his contributions to the team’s midfield dynamics.
Expressing his gratitude on Twitter, Nwachukwu thanked his club, Bendel Insurance, as well as his family and fans worldwide for their support.
The AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone includes notable players such as William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Kevin Akpoguma, Joseph Ayodele-Aribo, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and Ahmed Musa, among others.
This upcoming match holds immense significance for the Super Eagles, as it could determine their path to the AFCON tournament.
With the inclusion of Nwachukwu and other talented players, fans have high hopes for a successful campaign.
As the countdown to the qualifier continues, Nigerian football enthusiasts eagerly await the clash between the Super Eagles and Sierra Leone, hoping for an exhilarating and victorious performance from their national team.
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