Emmanuel Fernandez who got his maiden invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria has opened up on his excitement ahead of teaming up with the team for the four team tournament in Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nigeria will take part in a four team tournament in Turkey, Involving Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica. It was originally billed to take place in Jordan but was moved due to the escalation of violence in the Middle East.
Fernandez was among the new players handed a first time call up to the team, largely due to his impressive form for Rangers following his move from Peterborough United, where he spent the final six months of his stay there on loan to Barnet.
Head coach of the Nigerian team Eric Chelle was sufficiently impressed with the 24 year old who aside from his primary role as a defender, has also weigh in with his own fair share of goals. He has five goals this season.
Eligible for England, he said there was no hesitation on his part when the call came through for him to be a part of the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming friendly tournament.
” When the call came in I couldn’t say no. There was no way I will turn down a chance to play for a great football nation like Nigeria. The idea is to go in there and make a mark”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.com in an exclusive chat.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
