Auxerre central defender, Gabriel Osho has admitted that Nigeria is full of talented players even as he said to get called-up by Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen is a great honour for him.
Osho who was born and raised in Reading, England has finally joined Nigeria’s squad for the first time after an injury had ruled him out earlier in March when he got his first call up to the Super Eagles.
The 26-year-old who said his parents were born in Lagos joined Auxerre from Luton Town as a free agent and has been impressive for the French side this season, making nine appearances in the French Ligue 1.
An injury unfortunately stopped him from making his debut for the Super Eagles in March but Osho has now been recalled after West Bromwich Albion defender, Semi Ajayi picked up a serious hamstring injury.
In an interview with the Super Eagles media team in Abidjan on Tuesday, Osho said: “My name is Gabriel Osho, defender for Auxerre and the Super Eagles. Both my parents were born in Lagos, I am happy to be here.
“I have been invited before but I couldn’t come because of injury and one or two other things, but when this time came, I could finally join up with the team.”
Osho during the interview also promised to give his best if selected for Thursday’s game against Benin Republic and is impressed with the quality of players in the Super Eagles squad.
He said he is impressed with, especially the attack which includes the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho.
“I will just work as hard as I can. That’s what the fans can expect from every single player here, everyone is talented enough to be here.
“All you have to do is look at the frontline, you’ll see the names and all the players. The players that are here and the players that couldn’t be selected in the squad this time, the country is full of talented players.
“To get a call-up is a great honour for me because I know there are so many great players from Nigeria that are not here at the moment.”
