Remo Stars FC full back Sodiq Ismaila has revealed his excitement following his first call up to the Super Eagles national team as he was included in newly appointed Finidi George's 23 Man list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The 20 year old right back posted on X: "I'm thrilled to receive my first national team ?? call-up! I'm eager to give my all and make a strong contribution".
"I am most grateful and thanks to the @thenff & and the coaching crew of the @NGSuperEagles for the opportunity", the post read.
Remo Stars’ hard-as-nails defender Sadiq Ismael is called for the first time, with Turkey-based midfielder Fisayo Bashiru, Bayer Leverkusen of Germany’s Nathan Tella and lanky forward Paul Onuachu also called.
Nigeria confront South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, 7th June starting from 8pm, and then fly to Abidjan to tackle Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Monday, 10th June starting from 4pm CIV time (5pm Nigeria time).
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola