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Divine Nwachukwu has been one of the standout performers at the NPFL Super 6 but will not be touching the league title this season.
Bendel Insurance midfielder Divine Nwachukwu is in shock following his maiden invitation to the Nigeria Super Eagles.
Nwachukwu revealed this in an exclusive chat with Pulse Sports Nigeria moments before the battle between his club Bendel Insurance and Rivers United in the NPFL Super 6 Playoffs.
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He was one of four players from the NPFL invited to the national men’s football team the Super Eagles for the AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone later this month.
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Nwachukwu surprised by Super Eagles call
Manager Jose Peseiro released a 23-man squad for the all-important match with the Bendel Insurance star and three others from the NPFL as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria.
Nwachukwu, Olorunleke Ojo, Ebube Duru, and Victor Sochima were the players called up for national duties by Peseiro who has been in Lagos watching the NPFL Super 6 Playoffs.
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The Bendel Insurance star has been one of the standout players at the NPFL Playoffs and has been rewarded for his performances in the decisive mini-league.
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Speaking to Pulse Sports, Nwachukwu described the invitation as ‘amazing’ before adding that it left him surprised.
“I feel amazing, amazing,” Nwachukwu told Pulse Sports at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
“It's amazing stuff for me. Honestly, I am surprised. I can't believe myself right now. I give glory to God for that.”
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Speaking further on the call-up, the talented goalscoring midfielder added that the invitation to the Super Eagles is a great thing for his career.
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“It is a great thing for me and a great motivation for me,” he added.
“To get an invitation to the national team is not easy and I hope I keep the tempo high and keep working hard to achieve greater things.”
“It's not easy to get called up to the Super Eagles to represent this great country and I believe with this, more is to come.”
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Divine’s performance has seen him score three goals in four matches for Bendel Insurance at the Super 6 from midfield.
However, the goals have not been enough for the Benin Arsenal who are out of the title race with a game to spare.
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