Super Eagles midfielder, Usman Mohammed has said he holds no grudge against anyone over coach Samson Siasia’s decision to bar him and two others from the side preparing for the clash against Egypt.
The Eagles gaffer on Monday stopped on account of lateness to camp the trio, Segun Oduduwa, Usman Mohammed and Stanley Dimgba in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) double header against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna on Friday, March 25 and Alexandria, Egypt on Tuesday, March 29.
Mohammed said his lateness to camp was not deliberate or a slight on the coaches though he believes the three-time African champions will emerge victorious against their North African counterparts, the Pharaohs.
“I actually went to camp late but it was not deliberate as something sudden cropped up that caused the delay.
“I sincere hope there will be another opportunity and whenever it comes I will grab it with both hands.
“I have accepted the punishment in good fate I do not hold any grudge against anybody over the incident.
“Right now I’m 100% focused on the U-23 team assignment to give my very best to the team daunting task.
“I still feel part and parcel of the Super Eagles team especially now they are working hard to qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
“I’m very close to the team as we train on same pitch at the moment so the oneness is quite strong.
“I wish the team the very best of luck in their matches against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna and Alexandria.
“The quality in the team shows Eagles are able to claim the six points at the expense of Egypt,” said the Dream Team VI ace to supersport.com.
The former FC Taraba goal poacher is with the Olympic team preparing for the two-legged friendly clash against their Brazilian opponents later in the month.