Ilenikhena targets AFCON, World Cup glory after Super Eagles Call-Up
For Ilenikhena, representing Nigeria carries an added significance because of his roots The post Ilenikhena targets AFCON, World Cup glory after Super Eagles Call-Up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Ilenikhena has been called up to the Super Eagles. Representing Nigeria holds special meaning for him due to his roots, according to Premium Times.
Emmanuel Fernandez, a Rangers defender, has named three Nigerian football role models. They are former Super Eagles captains Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, Joseph Yobo, and William Troost-Ekong. Fernandez cited Jay-Jay Okocha's style and elegance on the ball as an inspiration.
Fernandez made these comments ahead of Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, per Daily Post Nigeria.
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