Banik Ostrava of Czech Republic defender Abdullahi Bewene says he is ready to start for Nigeria against Tanzania if he is given the chance by head coach of the team Eric Chelle, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Bewene is eyeing his competitive debut for the team in the AFCON qualifiers, after impressing in friendlies against Poland, Portugal and Russia respectively.
Despite the presence of established players in his position at right back in the duo of Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel, and also Benjamin Fredrick who has played an impressed in that position, Bewene insist he isn’t fazed by the competition.
” It’s up to the coach ( Chelle) to pick the best for the team. Anyone can start and get the job done and if I am picked to start. I am ready for the challenge”, he said.
On the challenge of new players in the team among established players, he said it’s hard to notice the difference because of the family atmosphere in the camp.
” It’s my first time with a lot of the stars in the team and it’s hard to tell any difference. The camp is like a family thing and it’s very important for new players like me to settle in”, he stated.
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