Former coach of the Nigeria U17 team Manu Garba says Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria will be pleasantly surprised by the qualities of Samson Tijani.
The 18 year old was handed a shock call up to the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of their next set of friendly games against Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire respectively.
Tijani on loan to Hartberg from Red Bull Salzburg was made captain of the 2019 U17 team by coach Manu Garba who insist that he has all it takes to snatch a spot in the midfield of the Super Eagles.
“ He plays without fear. Controls the game from deep and never afraid to shot. He wasn’t my captain initially but after the captain and vice failed MRI test he was my automatic choices. I can say without fear that he can win a spot in the midfield of the team.
“ Many don’t know his qualities but he will surprise Rohr. My joy is that players from the various U17 team that I have handled have made progress to the senior team. That alone leaves me fulfilled”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.
