Former Luton Town defender Gabriel Osho has expressed his excitement over the opportunity to represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.
The British-Nigerian initially received a call-up to feature in Nigeria’s friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Morocco under then-coach Finidi George. However, an untimely injury just days before the match prevented him from making his debut.
Ahead of Nigeria’s concluding 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Augustine Eguavoen has named the Auxerre defender as a replacement for Semi Ajayi, who is sidelined due to injury.
Reflecting on his previous missed opportunity, Osho explained his gratitude at finally being able to join the national team this time.
“I’ve been invited before but I couldn’t come because of injury and one or two other things,” he shared. “But when this time came, everything kind of aligned. So grateful to God that when the time came, I could finally join the team.”
Osho also pledged his full commitment to giving his best in representing Nigeria, acknowledging the high expectations from fans.
“I’m just going to work as hard as I can. I believe that is what every fan is going to expect from every single player here. Everyone is talented to be here. So as long as everyone works hard.”
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The Super Eagles are set to face Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium on Thursday before hosting Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on the 18th of November.