Former Nigeria international defender Taribo West says the form of Ola Aina and Semi Ajayi in the English Premier League is enough to earn the duo a starting spot in the Super Eagles.
Ajayi has been ever present for West Brom this season with two goals to his name same as Aina who has nailed down a spot in the Fulham defence following his loan move from Torino.
During the last round of international matches, the duo were partly used by coach of the Nigerian team Gernot Rohr but according to West all that should change when the team regroup in March.
“ When a player is playing regularly for his team in a top league, it’s only normal you give him a chance in the national team. Ajayi and Aina are two of the best defenders for Nigeria now. So it’s only normal they get to play. That’s the standard”,West told Owngoalnigeria.com.
“ Last time I watched Super Eagles they were not in the starting lineup but now is the time to reward them for their consistency with a starting spot”.