Ajayi honoured to make Super Eagles debut
Rotterham United defender, Semi Ajayi says it was an honour to represent Nigeria after featuring in Super Eagles’ 3-0 victory over Seychelles in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Stade Linite, Victoria, Seychelles on Saturday
Sportinglife.ng reports that the 24-years-old showed his versatility when he replaced injured Chidozie Awaziem, who was stretched out in the 73rd minute.
The Super Eagles new boy could not hide his feeling as he took to the social media to express his joy for the opportunity to represent his country at the highest level.
“Was an honour to make my international debut today. Humbled to finally represent my country at the highest level and even more grateful to mark it with a win and clean sheet. Thank you God 🙏🏾🇳🇬🦅 #SuperEagles,” the former youth international said on his verified Twitter account @SemiAjayi.
He will no doubt be hopeful of more opportunity when the Super Eagles welcome Libya next month in continuation of the qualifiers