Idowu: How I Faced Anxiety, Uncertainty Before Joining Super Eagles Camp

Newly capped Super Eagles defender, Bryan Idowu, says he was filled with anxiety and grappled with uncertainty ahead of his first meeting with the Nigerian team, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Idowu had his first experience with the Super Eagles following his invitation to the team for the international friendly encounter against Argentina in Krasnodar on November 14 2017.

The 25-year-old hinted that he was unsure how he would be received by his new teammates after they arrived in Russia for the clash against La Albiceleste.

“There was a feeling that I had come to view. Everything is new, you do not know anybody, nobody knows me, it’s unclear how we will meet, what will be the situation, how I will look in training,” Idowu told Amkar Perm’s official website.

“I watched as a real football fan of John Obi Mikel, who at Chelsea took all the big titles, on Ndidi and Ihenacho, who play in Leicester, Iwobi at London’s Arsenal.



“A lot of good players, whose game I used to watch on TV. And then they greet me and now we are together in the same team.

“The atmosphere and the training process were positive, a lot of jokes during warm-up, for example. And I think everyone saw a video where I played a song on a chair, as traditionally done by all newcomers – this is one of the positive moments that were in the team.”

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The defender whose father is Nigerian and mother half Nigerian and half Russian went on to score in the game against Argentina after replacing Ola Aina.

Idowu described the occasion as the best moment of his career in the last two years.

He said: “Over the past two years, the goal for Nigeria, of course, is the brightest event for me because it came in my first match for the country.

“There were a lot of fans inside the stadium.When the ball flew into the goal, I did not even believe that I really managed to score on my debut.

”I was emotional after the game. Everyone was happy for me when I scored, and it’s nice.”


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Where's that guy that always used to say...

"When I'm alone I go to the garden and pretend to be a carrot"....?

Has he finally become a carrot for real?

From his jubilation he looks like he's been in the team all his life

nice one, hope he keeps on improving

It's okay... can we go back to the 2018 budget issue now? People are suffering and Nigerians are been sold for a pot of soup in Libya..

He is my curseing

HopeAlive14:
Fly, Eagles fly!

I pray you win the World Cup!

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enemyofprogress:
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Cousin, you meant .

Felixalex:
Where's that guy that always used to say...

"When I'm alone I go to the garden and pretend to be a carrot"....?

Has he finally become a carrot for real?

Sounds like a fruitcake.

chukxie:


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He was brilliant that day, he has seal his place to Russia already

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Felixalex:
Where's that guy that always used to say...

"When I'm alone I go to the garden and pretend to be a carrot"....?

Has he finally become a carrot for real?

May his soul rest in peace

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Why I chose to play for Nigeria over Russia – Brian Idowu



Russia-born defender, Brian Idowu has revealed why he chose to represent Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, Russia.

Idowu, who plays for Amkar Perm made the revelation at the pre-match conference ahead of Nigeria’s friendly game against Argentina on Tuesday.


The 25-year-old said “I feel great (with Nigeria), I have been well received by both players and coaches. The atmosphere is very positive. For me this is a huge chance and experience.

“As for why I’m not playing for Russia, I shouldn’t be asked this question. I want to go to the World Cup for Nigeria, because they believed in me.

“This is important for me and for my parents. If there is a next challenge, then everything will be decided, whether I play in the Russia 2018 World Cup.”

Uyi168:
Try take correction..

who correction epp?

Felixalex:
Where's that guy that always used to say...

"When I'm alone I go to the garden and pretend to be a carrot"....?

Has he finally become a carrot for real?

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bastien:
He was brilliant that day, he has seal his place to Russia already

until he performs like that consistently , no one has sealed his place .the only player in that team is Mikel ...and if he is injury free

fingard02k:


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What would you want him wish the team?