Tremendous Eagles newboy Moses Usor has revealed his ambitions with the Nigerian nationwide workforce after making a memorable debut in opposition to Madagascar.
The 24-year-old LASK ahead got here off the bench to attain the profitable purpose as Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo on Friday.
Madagascar took the lead by means of Ehsan Kari earlier than one other Nigerian debutant, George Ilenikhena, equalised within the first half.
Usor then accomplished Nigeria’s comeback within the second half with an excellent particular person effort, scoring simply 14 minutes after approaching.
The purpose additionally noticed him break Akor Adams’ document to change into the quickest Nigerian participant to attain as an alternative on a aggressive debut.
Usor had beforehand been invited to the Tremendous Eagles squad for the 2026 Unity Cup however missed the match resulting from damage. He obtained one other alternative forward of Nigeria’s opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers and made probably the most of it.
USOR WANTS TO FOLLOW MOSES SIMON’S FOOTSTEPS
Usor says he needs to construct a protracted and profitable profession with the Tremendous Eagles and has recognized veteran winger Moses Simon as a participant he hopes to emulate.
Simon additionally featured in opposition to Madagascar and reached 100 appearances for Nigeria, turning into solely the fifth Nigerian participant to realize the milestone.
“It’s particular to share the identify Moses and undergo this evening with him. Attending to 100 caps for Nigeria is a large achievement,” Usor informed Footy-Africa.
“I need to be like Moses Simon, his consistency, his humility, his dedication to the workforce over so many seasons.
“Now it’s about work. One purpose doesn’t make a profession. I need to keep humble, continue to learn from the senior gamers, and preserve preventing for my shirt.
“I would like Nigerians to know I’m right here to present every part.”
‘I’VE WAITED FOR THIS CHANCE MY WHOLE CAREER’
Usor additionally described his first Tremendous Eagles look as a dream come true.
The ahead mentioned he was decided to make an affect after being launched by the coach.
“He simply informed me to go on the market and present what I can do. As soon as I received the ball, I backed myself,” Usor mentioned.
“Seeing it go in on my Nigeria debut, with our followers there in Uyo… I’ll always remember that evening.
“I wasn’t nervous, I used to be hungry. The workforce wanted a second, and I needed to be the one to present it to them.
“I’ve waited for this opportunity my complete profession, so I simply informed myself: that is your second, take it.”
Usor will now hope his spectacular debut earns him a beginning place when Nigeria play their subsequent 2027 AFCON qualifying match in opposition to Guinea-Bissau.
The Tremendous Eagles will probably be trying to construct on their opening victory and proceed their marketing campaign on a powerful observe.
