There have been clamour for new players to be called up to the senior national team of Nigeria since Jose Peseiro was appointed as coach of the team in the wake of their failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Peseiro somehow heed to that call by calling up three new players in Ebube Duru, Saviour Godwin and Raphael Onyedika for the friendly games against the B team of Algeria and also the main team in the just concluded international break.
Nigeria drew 2-2 with the B team before losing 0-1 to the main team with all new players called up making their debut during the course of both games, which were played in Algeria. One of the players Saviour Godwin spoke with OwnGoalNigeria.com on the experience.
” It’s totally different. You really can’t explain but you just feel an unusual kind of pressure. It hits differently when you step on the pitch. I felt it the moment I was introduced but after a while, it felt very normal but even at that it’s still not easy “, the Casa Pia winger who made his debut in the 2-2 draw against the B team of Algeria said.
” Back at my club. The aim is to continue to do better and stay in the team because it’s what most players will tell you makes them happy. I have to improve on my club form and I know if I do then I will have another chance to prove myself”, he explained.