Newly-invited Super Eagles player Jordan Torunarigha is hoping to make his international debut for Nigeria in their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe.
The Gent star is among the three new players invited by Jose Peseiro for Sunday’s match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Torunarigha previously played for Germany youth teams from the U16 level to the U23 level which include appearances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Despite his initial allegiance to the European country, the 26-year-old has pledged to follow in his father’s footsteps, Ojokojo Torunarigha who also played for the Super Eagles.
He also denied allegations that he snubbed Nigeria in the past and he wants to make his mark in the national team.
“It’s my first call-up, get some playing time maybe and to show the fans who are criticizing me for denying Nigeria but it is not true. I want to make them feel happy and give them something back,” Torunarigha told the NFF Media.
“They should expect a hungry young guy who wants to show the world what he can do. I’m not that young but I’m still young as a player.
“I want to show everybody who criticized me before that I’m here to help the team, to give everything for the country and make Nigerians proud.”
