Academica de Coimbra midfielder, John Ogu Ugochukwu has exclusively revealed that he was ecstatic and over the moon when he got the news of his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles.
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Ogu, 24, revealed that it came to him as a shock and relief as well.
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"I was shocked to say the least, it was out of the blues, I went numb for a while, but it has sunk in now," he said.
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The versatile player, who is primarily an attacking midfielder, can play in a variety of positions which can be a big asset to the Super Eagles.
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"I prefer to play from an attacking midfield position, but can equally play as a defensive midfielder, and I have occasionally played at left back," he said.
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Suffice to say, the Lagos-born player slotted in an attacking role for his club in the 1-1 draw with Portuguese giants, Sporting Lisbon and was substituted in the 89th minute.
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The former Uniao Lleria player has promised to do his best to pick a shirt when the Super Eagles converge in Calabar for the all-important clash with the Harambee Stars of Kenya.
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"Playing for my country has been my dream, I hope to take the opportunity with both hands and do my best to earn a shirt for the game.
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"It's a huge opportunity, I am grateful to coach Stephen Keshi," he rounded off.
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Nigeria will play Kenya in a Group F World Cup qualifying match at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar on March 23.
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The African champions currently top the group on four points after two matches.
Every player would be happy and glad to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. It's a great priviledge