CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Elated With Super Eagles Recall

CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel was delighted to be called up to the Super Eagles for a pair of African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt in three weeks time.

It goes without saying that the 21-year-old was handed a recall following his move to the Muscovites in February, with ex-coach Sunday Oliseh making it crystal clear that he won’t consider players that ply their trades in Asia.

“I am happy I have been invited once again to the national team, I want the fans to know I will give my best to make sure we have victories in both games against Egypt, ” Samuel told allnigeriasoccer.com after CSKA Moscow’s training on Friday.

“I am always honoured to represent my country and I want to thank coach Samson Siasia for giving me the opportunity. I will do whatever I can to repay that faith.”

The Guangzhou R&F loanee has featured seven times for the Super Eagles, scoring against Congo and Sudan in the 2015 African Nations Cup qualifiers.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel