Stephen Keshi Invites Young Players

Stephen Keshi, the Super Eagles head coach, on Wednesday said he would continue to invite more new players to ensure cohesion and continuity.

Keshi disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja.

“We have a lot of young, good players out there that are hungry to play for this country, and you just need to encourage them to boost their morale.

“We cannot keep relying on older players every day, with an eye in the future, we want to move forward so that we can have ready placements for aging talents.

“we won’t say because this group of players won the Nations Cup, therefore, they will remain there forever, while we have two or three good players out there.” He said.

He also said the five newly invited players was a deliberate act.

Some of the newly invited players shared their joy of being invited and promised to be hard working.... hear them...

Taofeek Adepeju, a 3SC FC of Ibadan player said he was happy about the development.

“It will really motivate me because they got their chance (Oboabona and Mba) and they utilised it and that is an inspiration for me.

“If I get any chance, I will grab it with both hands and I am very optimistic that if given the chance, I will do my best.”

Ayo Saka of Enyimba FC of Aba also said that he would take advantage of the new opportunity.

“I am happy and I will say so far so good, things are moving on the way they should, i fact, I am enjoying so far.

“Playing for the national team is not different from my club side. I just need to put in my best because this is not my first time, but I am just being given another opportunity.

“I will put in my best because Mba and the others have given us the confidence and showed us the way.” He said.

Ajiboye Oladele, also of 3SC, expressed his joy.

“I am so happy because I am not the best among the list of invited players, that was why I said I did not expect the invitation,

“Honestly, I was very glad of having the invitation but I know by the grace of God, I will make it through,

“I have learnt from the likes of Mba and Oboabona because when I see them, I feel we are together since they are domestic league players like me.” Oladele added