Tanzania-based defender Benjamin Tanimu is keen to put on the nationwide staff jersey for the Tremendous Eagles after he was handed his first name to the staff on Saturday, Foxiz NIGERIA.
The previous Bendel Insurance coverage defender was named among the 27 gamers invited for the pleasant matches towards Ghana and Mali in Morocco later this month.
Nigeria will play West African rivals Ghana at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Friday, March 22, and likewise on Tuesday, March 26.
In anticipation of his assembly with a few of the gamers he calls his idol, the 21-year-old centre again is rearing to go within the nationwide staff after that, including the U-23 staff final year.
“This time, I was invited to the U-23 staff in my final year. I’m glad to have been asked by the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria for the upcoming worldwide friendlies towards Mali and Ghana. It’s big progress for my profession.
“Clarion name heard, and I’m able to serve Nigeria with all energy,” he stated.
Before joining Ihefu of Tanzania in January, Tanimu was a constant contributor to Bendel Insurance coverage’s defence within the Nigeria Premier League since their promotion to the top flight in 2023.
He scored two objectives in 19 appearances earlier than making the transfer and was also part of their unprecedented 21-game unbeaten run in the league final season.
He additionally performed a key function of their 2023 Federation Cup triumph.
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