Collins' Super Eagles call-up excites Nasarawa United FC

Posted : 07 November 2024

The management of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United FC on Thursday said that the club has been overwhelmed with the prospect of its central defender, Victor Collins, receiving a well-deserved call-up to Nigeria's Senior Men's National Football Team, the Super Eagles, ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers — away to Benin Republic on Thursday, Nov. 14, and at home to Rwanda on Monday, Nov. 18.

Collins, who is the only home-based player included in the final 23-man list released by Coach Augustine Eguavoen for the AFCON Qualifiers, has been an instrumental part of the Solid Miners' progress in the current Nigeria Premier Football League campaign, consistently showcasing exceptional defensive skills and leadership on and off the pitch.

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"We are proud to see him embark on this significant step in his career and represent our great nation on the international stage," said the team's management.

Victor was previously invited to Team B of the Super Eagles by the Interim Coaching Crew led by Augustine Eguavoen, alongside two of Nasarawa United's great ambassadors, Anas Yusuf, who is currently the league's highest goalscorer with nine goals, and goalkeeper Mohammed Galadima.

The defender caught the attention of the Super Eagles' technical staff through his defensive solidity, awareness, prowess, and ingenuity during the training camps ahead of the CHAN Qualifiers against Ghana later in December 2024.

"We are ecstatic about this development as it is a result of his hard work, commitment, and passion for the sport, and we have no doubt that he will, like our other ambassadors, make valuable contributions to the National Team."

Nigeria, which currently sits atop the standings with ten points from four games, is also in the same Group D with Libya.

The 35th Africa Cup of Nations tournament will be held in Morocco — the second time the country will be hosting it — from December 21, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Guinea was initially slated to host the tournament, but due to inadequate preparations, Morocco stepped in as the new host after a second bidding process.

Additionally, we are incredibly proud to announce that our talented teenager, Shina Kumater Junior, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, received his maiden invitation to Team B of the Super Eagles.

This heartwarming development comes ahead of the upcoming double-legged Championship of African Nations (CHAN) Qualifiers between Nigeria and Ghana later this December.

The seventeen-year-old attacking midfielder has been in phenomenal form since making his top-flight debut appearance for the Solid Miners this term, displaying astute skills, speed, and creating goal-scoring opportunities.

Like Victor Collins, Anas Yusuf, and Mohammed Galadima, Shina's impressive performances caught the attention of the Super Eagles' handlers, earning him a well-deserved spot among the country's top domestic players.

His versatility and adaptability make him a standout asset wherever he plays.

This is the first time in the history of our club that this number of players will be invited to the Senior National Football Team.

While the current management board of Nasarawa United FC, led by Solomon Babanjah, will continue to create an enabling environment for the growth and development of our athletes and staff through the continued support of the Nasarawa State Government, governed by Engr. Abdullahi Sule, whose unwavering love for sports, particularly football, motivates us to work hard to attain the mandate given to us and the club.

"We wish all our great ambassadors the best of luck and look forward to watching them excel with the National Teams," the team said.

Collins' Super Eagles call-up excites Nasarawa United FC

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