Usor vows to deliver for Nigeria

Moses Usor, a forward for LASK, made a remarkable debut for Nigeria last Friday, scoring the winning goal in their 2-1 comeback victory against Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. The 24-year-old Nigerian was brought on as a substitute in the second half and scored within just 14 minutes, turning around the game after George Ilenikhena had equalized for Madagascar.

Usor, who had previously been invited to the Super Eagles squad but couldn't play due to injury, described his debut as a dream come true. Playing alongside his football heroes and with his family present added to the significance of the moment. He expressed his desire to be like Simon Orban, an admired player, and emphasized his commitment to adding to Nigeria's attacking force. Usor believes Nigerians will have high expectations for him now that he has proven himself on the international stage.

His second call-up to the national team came ahead of Nigeria's second Group L qualifier against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday. Usor aims to build on the confidence he gained from his debut and compete for a starting role in Eric Chelle's attacking options. As Abiodun reports for PUNCH, Usor's performance in the league, national teams, and cricket over the past six years highlights his growing reputation in Nigerian football.