Ganiyu Muftau
Çaykur Rizespor forward Ibrahim Olawoyin will replace Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella among the players who will face South Africa and Benin republic for the World Cup qualifier matches coming up in June.
This was contained in a statement released by the Nigeria football federation today. According to the NFF Nathan Tella excuse himself due to family reasons. Tell makes is first appearance for the super eagle last year. He was part of the Bayer Leverkusen side that won the bundesliga unbeaten in just concluded since.
Olawoyin received is first call-up to the super eagle in his career, having played excellent season for his club Çaykur Rizespor making a major contribution to his club side. The former Rangers international player will be in super eagle immediately the camp is open to prepare for the FIFA World Cup qualifier matches.
Coach Finidi George believe he will be a good replacement for Nathan Tella.
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