CSKA Moscow star, Chidera Ejuke has delivereded a powerful statement to the Super Eagles’ Interim Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen, ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff fixtures against Ghana in March
Ejuke wants Eguavoen to give him more playing opportunities with the Super Eagles as they take on the Black Stars next month.
Recall that Eguavoen sang the praises of Ejuke prior to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and it was thought the 24-year-old was going to play a key function for the Super Eagles in Cameroon, but the winger ended up making just one start against Guinea Bissau during the group stage.
Ejuke was a shock omission from Nigeria’s match-day squad against Tunisia as the Super Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in the round of 16.
Recall that Eguavoen had claimed he was wrong to leave Ejuke out of the team that played Tunisia in the 2021 AFCON.
“For the first time, I went to a crucial tournament with Nigeria, this is a great experience – I would like to repeat it,” Ejuke told Sport 24.
“The coaching staff did not give me much time, in three matches, I was included in the starting lineup only once.