Brian Idowu has expressed excitement after he joined up with the Nigeria team in Russia ahead of Tuesday’s friendly encounter against Argentina.
The St. Petersbur-born player was named on the standby list for the Super Eagles’ clashes against Algeria and Argentina. But injuries to some members of the squad member saw him called up.
Idowu, a left back plying his trade with Russian Premier League outfit Amkar Perm, will hope to make his debut in the friendly against the Albiceleste.
Revelling in his involvement with the three-time African champions, the 25-year-old via the team twitter handle said: “I'm happy to invited to the national team as part of the Super Eagles.