Did you catch the thrilling friendly between Nigeria and Russia on Friday? If so, you must have witnessed Krasnodar’s young gun, Olakunle Olusegun, make his highly anticipated Super Eagles debut, leaving fans excited about what’s next for him at the national team.

Stepping onto the pitch in the 76th minute to replace Chrisantus Uche, the 23-year-old immediately injected energy into Nigeria’s attack, Footballrover reports.

His lively contribution helped the Super Eagles push for a late equaliser, which Tolu Arokodare delivered, securing a 1-1 draw.

Olusegun’s calm presence, speed, and determination on the right flank were clear, even in his brief appearance.

Olakunle Olusegun’s special moment

Speaking after the match, Olusegun shared his mixed feelings of pride and humility.

He knows the honour of playing for Nigeria is immense, especially with so many talented players vying for a spot.

“As for the atmosphere around the match, it was great,” he told Championat correspondent Vladislav Kruglov. “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.”

He mentioned that every game is important to him, but his Super Eagles debut against a strong Russian side was indeed “something special”.

Eyeing more Super Eagles action

Having already impressed for Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League, Olakunle Olusegun is now eager to build on this first national team cap.

His performance hinted at his potential to become a more regular feature in the squad as Nigeria looks ahead to upcoming international fixtures.

“For me, every game is special. It was not easy to debut against Russia because they are not a small team,” he noted.

For Olusegun, this Super Eagles debut is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey with the national team, as he works towards securing a permanent place among Nigeria’s elite.

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