Nigeria Target Ebuehi : Ask Rohr Why He Is Interested In A Benchwarmer

ADO Den Haag right wing-back Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that he was shocked to learn of his invitation to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup qualifier versus Algeria, admitting that he’s still learning his craft.

The Dutch-born Ebuehi received a surprising phone call from Super Eagles manager Rohr few weeks before the game against the North Africans and told him point blank he wasn’t interested for now because he is eyeing a regular spot in the ADO Den Haag’s first team.

The 20-year-old had made only 19 starts for the first team of ADO Den Haag when he was summoned to Nigeria’s senior squad.

Asked why a benchwarmer at ADO Den Haag was called up, Ebuehi told his club’s official webpage : “A good question. You would actually have to ask them (laughing). But I’m someone who never gives up, will always give everything.”

“There is still a lot to improve in my game. Defensively, I already improved a lot, only there are also offensive actions of a modern fullback.

“I’ll have to develop more in me. I am sometimes afraid to go forward. I work every day to improve that aspect. I train for example, many on crosses. Attacks still feels familiar.”

Allnigeriasoccer.com has contacted Ebuehi, who is eligible to represent Netherlands and Nigeria, regarding his international future but he declined to comment. 

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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