AFCON 2021: Representing Nigeria, A Privilege, Not A Right - Eguavoen

AFCON 2021: Representing Nigeria, A Privilege, Not A Right - Eguavoen Sampson Adedeji Interim coach of the Nigeria's Super Eagles Austin Eguavoen has said told the players that they should see representing Nigeria as a privilege and not a right, BSNsports.com.ng can report. In the early hours of Thursday, the Nigeria side touched down in Garoua, Cameroon venue of their group game in the 2021 African Cup of Nations. While addressing the players, the former national team defender used West Bromich Albion defender Semi Ajayi as a case study and how he approached him to join the team. “Semi Ajayi, obviously he was not on the 28-man list, but he was on the alternate list. Kevin Akpoguma was on the alternate list, Onyekuru and co. “And then we reached out to Semi, he jumped at it. I think that is the spirit we want because it’s not a right for everybody to coach and play for Nigeria, it’s a privilege. “If it is not coming, we have to take it, if it comes, you have to grab it so that’s where we are.” Eguavoen told NFF TV.