Dundalk FC attacking midfielder, Hezekiah Okirikpo has revealed that he can’t contain his happiness following the invitation to the U-23 camp as he vows to take the rare opportunity with both hands and give his best to the country.
Led by Coach Salisu Yusuf, Hezekiah who led his side to win the U-19 League of Ireland is one of the ten foreign-based invited players to the Nigeria Olympic Team as preparations intensify in Ibadan for the qualifiers against Tanzania, Sports247.ng writes.
“The invitation feels amazing and I’m ready to serve with all my strength because this is what I have always wanted at some point in time.”
“When I got the news, I said finally, thank God because this is the moment for me to show my desire to serve the country and I know we will do everything to get the ticket.”
“The ticket is what we are fighting for before we talk about any other thing, we have to qualify for the game and with hard work and determination, we will surely get the ticket.”
Likened to Chelsea’s golden boy, Mason Mount, and Westham’s Lucas Paqueta, Hezekiah is a very fast, intelligent, and aerially strong player with eyes for goals, he will surely be instrumental for the team and justify his selection.
