Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun feels thrilled about his first Super Eagles appearance. The young player entered the game during the 80th minute against Russia at Luzhniki Stadium. Nigeria drew 1-1 with the home team during Friday's international friendly match. Olusegun replaced Christantus Uche and performed well for his national team debut. The 23-year-old helped Nigeria earn a valuable point against tough opponents.
Olusegun described the stadium atmosphere as amazing during his first cap for Nigeria. Many talented players compete for spots on the national team roster. The former Golden Eaglets star said representing Nigeria feels special every single time. Russia presents a challenging opponent for any player making their international debut. The forward admitted facing such a strong team made his first appearance more difficult.
Olusegun previously won the Russian Premier League championship with his club team Krasnodar. The striker showed solid skills during his brief appearance for the Super Eagles. National team coaches noticed his strong performance against experienced Russian defenders. Olusegun hopes this debut leads to more opportunities with Nigeria's senior squad. The young forward plans to keep working hard for future international selections.
Olusegun described the stadium atmosphere as amazing during his first cap for Nigeria. Many talented players compete for spots on the national team roster. The former Golden Eaglets star said representing Nigeria feels special every single time. Russia presents a challenging opponent for any player making their international debut. The forward admitted facing such a strong team made his first appearance more difficult.
Olusegun previously won the Russian Premier League championship with his club team Krasnodar. The striker showed solid skills during his brief appearance for the Super Eagles. National team coaches noticed his strong performance against experienced Russian defenders. Olusegun hopes this debut leads to more opportunities with Nigeria's senior squad. The young forward plans to keep working hard for future international selections.
