Olakunle Olusegun, the talented FC Krasnodar forward, has expressed immense excitement following his debut appearance for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
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The 23-year-old winger made his first outing for the senior side in Friday’s international friendly against Russia, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
The highly anticipated clash saw Olusegun come on as a substitute in the 80th minute, replacing Christantus Uche.
Despite limited time on the pitch, Olusegun impressed both fans and coaches with his pace and confidence on the ball, contributing to Nigeria’s resilience against a physically dominant Russian side.
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Speaking after the match in an interview with Russian outlet Championat, Olusegun described the debut as a deeply emotional moment in his career. “Debuting for the Nigerian national team in a match against Russia is something special, but for me every game is special,” he stated. “It was not easy to debut against Russia, because they are not a small team.”
Olusegun, who helped Krasnodar lift the Russian Premier League title last season, also highlighted the pressure and pride that comes with wearing the green and white jersey. “It’s not easy to play for the Nigerian national team in such a line-up. A lot of guys want to play – they have this opportunity,” he added.
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The young forward is no stranger to national duties, having represented Nigeria at the U-17 level with the Golden Eaglets. His rise through the ranks has been closely followed by fans and analysts, and his performance on Friday has further cemented him as a future star for the Super Eagles.
As Nigeria continues to rebuild and strengthen its squad ahead of upcoming qualifiers, players like Olusegun represent the exciting new generation ready to carry the torch. His debut signals a positive shift in team development and brings fresh hope to Nigerian football faithfuls.
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