The battle for the left back spot of the senior national team of Nigeria is one that has been narrowed down to the duo of Calvin Bassey and Zaidu Sanusi, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Since the appointment of Jose Peseiro as coach of the team , the duo have rotated the left back spot despite the invitation of Ebube Duru and Bruno Onyemaechi, they still kept their spot as the first choice options in that position.
However, their dominance is about to be challenged by Jamilu Collins, who is back to full fitness after missing the entirety of last season through injury for Cardiff City, few months after he joined the team on a free transfer from German side Paderborn.
Collins has been heavily involved in his team’s build up to the new season and he told OwnGoalNigeria.com that he is sure he will reclaim his spot and add to his tally of 26 caps for the senior national team of Nigeria.
” I just have to be the man for my tean and earn a call up to show what I can do. Last season was very difficult for me but spending time away from the game has made me a better player in several areas. All of those lessons will help me in my quest to reclaim my spot when the time comes’, the 28 year old said.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
