Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why he invited Czech-based stars Mubarak Suleiman and Abdullahi Bewene and former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani to the national team.
Chelle spoke during his pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on Friday.
He said the players deserved to be part of the team because they were in the squad and also motivated.
“Like I said, the national team is not closed to anybody. If they [Suleiman, Bewene and Tijani] are here, it is because they deserve to be here,” Chelle said.
“They want to show it to everybody, what they can do. They are very motivated."
The kick-off for Nigeria vs Tanzania is 5 pm, Nigerian time.
AFCON qualifiers: Why I invited Tijani, Suleiman, Bewene - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle