Abdullahi Bewene said he was proud to make his Super Eagles, just he has been widely praised for his solid display against Poland.
The Czech-based player played the entire duration as Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by the home team in Warsaw Wednesday night.
“I’m very happy and proud to represent my country, I’m ready to give more of this,” Bewene said.
“There are plenty of people in my country, I have to make them happy.”
His individual performance against Poland has not gone unnoticed as users of X have poured praised him.
“It is wonderful seeing Abdullahi Bewene aka Abba Messi breaking into the Super Eagles set-up,” saluted Salisu Sanusi.
“Starting from the dusty pitch in Jos to the top flight of Czech Republic, and now his fatherland’s colours is monumental achievement.”
“Bewene is a breathe of fresh air,” further praised Oyebade Onipede.
Odera said “Bewene easily my man of the match, What a player.”, while Jose of Lagos dubbed the player “new discovery”.
