Olakunle Olusegun, the Krasnodar FC striker, has expressed immense joy after donning the Nigerian national team jersey for the first time in his career.
The 23-year-old came on as a substitute for Christantus Uche in the 80th minute during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia at Moscow’s iconic Luzhniki Stadium on Friday night.
Olusegun, who previously featured for the Golden Eaglets, delivered a commendable performance that contributed to the Super Eagles securing a valuable draw. He shared how thrilled he was by the atmosphere at the stadium and how meaningful it was to play in such a setting.
Reflecting on his debut, Olusegun told Championat:
“The environment during the game was fantastic. Representing Nigeria in such a lineup isn’t simple—many talented players are eager for that chance.”
He continued,
“Making my first appearance for Nigeria in a match against Russia holds special meaning. But for me, every match carries its own importance.”
Acknowledging the strength of the Russian team, Olusegun admitted,
“Debuting against Russia wasn’t an easy task—they’re definitely a strong side.”
Olusegun also celebrated his recent domestic success, having lifted the Russian Premier League trophy with Krasnodar in the previous season.
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