Afeez Nosiru Wants To Replace Ndidi in the Super Eagles First Team

Afeez Nosiru Wants To Replace Ndidi in the Super Eagles First Team

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • Nigerian midfielder Afeez Nosiru is gearing up to enter the main Super Eagles team to replace Wilfred Ndidi
  • This comes after the former Kwara United star secured a move to Panetolikos in Greece on a one-year deal
  • Nosiru is a free kick specialist who has claimed he is better than Ndidi and wants his place on Nigeria's team

Former Kwara United defensive midfielder, Afeez Nosiru has expressed happiness over his move to Europe to join Greek side, Panetolikos FC on a one-year deal.

His impressive performances for the Nigerian club over the last three seasons have helped him secure a move to the European club, which recently unveiled him to the fans.

Nosiru attracted attention in the latter two seasons in the Nigerian League, including a brilliant free kick goal he scored for Kwara United against Katsina United.

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Afeez Nosiru wants to replace Wilfred Ndidi in the Super Eagles first team. Photo by Plumb Images.
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That strike helped him into the Super Eagles home-based team.

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Nosiru makes a dream move

Speaking to Sports Brief, Nosiru explained he is happy with the switch to Europe, stressing that he is looking forward to giving Ndidi competition in the Super Eagles squad.

"This move is a dream come true for me because I have for years been craving to play in Europe. I am here to establish myself and see what happens in the future."
"Another thing I have as a target is for me to enter the main Super Eagles team and replace Ndidi because I know that I can deliver more than him."

Nosiru shakes to Flavour’s 'Kwarikwa'

Sports Brief had previously reported on Nosiro earning a Super Eagles call-up, being named in the 30-man team to take on Ecuador and Mexico in international friendlies.

Having missed out on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Nigeria will now focus on qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, with a number of friendly matches lined up before then.

The Super Eagles will face off against El Tri on May 29 and then La Tri on June 3, with both friendlies to be played in the United States of America.

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