Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun is full of excitement after making his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles.
Olusegun replaced Christantus Uche in the 80th minute of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on Friday night.
The 23-year-old put up a solid display to help the Super Eagles earn a share of the spoils.
The former Golden Eaglets star was impressed with the atmosphere at the stadium.
He also said playing for the team against the Russians was something special.
“As for the atmosphere around the match, it was great. But, you know, it’s not easy to play for the Nigerian national team in such a line-up. A lot of guys want to play – they have this opportunity,”; Olusegun told Championat.
“Debuting for the Nigerian national team in a match against Russia is something special, but for me every
game is special.
“It was not easy to debut against Russia, because they are not a small team.”;
Olusegun won the Russian Premier League title with Krasnodar last season.
