Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says he is open to handing opportunities to new players after a solid display by debutant Abdullahi Bewene in yesterday’s 2-2 draw against Poland, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Bewene was thrown into the mix by Chelle after the 21 year old impressive performance in training despite coming in as a late replacement for Bright Osayi-Samuel.
His invitation stirred up debates about if he actually merits a call up, but th Banik Ostrava of Czech Republic midfielder who played as a right back yesterday answered his critics with an impressive display in a jam packed stadium in Warsaw.
” I don’t think you can stop inviting new players, but they have to be a window for them to show us what they can do. Every player we invited will be given a chance and it’s up to them to prove us right”, the coach said.
The team will now regroup for the game against Portugal on the 10th of June in Lisbon.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
