Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) forward, Samuel Ayanrinde, is excited at being part of the current Super Eagles home-based squad that has qualified the country for the 2024 African Nations Championship.
The Nigerian team defeated the Black Galaxies of Ghana 3-1 in Uyo on Saturday, securing their qualification for the 2025 CHAN tournament, with Ayanrinde contributing to the match.
The striker entered the game as a second-half substitute, replacing Isaac Saviour, who scored the third goal and he told the club’s media that he was happy Nigeria ended their punishment in the hands of Ghana.
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“I’m thrilled to be part of this team. It’s a significant achievement to qualify for CHAN after previous unsuccessful attempts, and I hold this feat in high regard,” Ayanrinde stated. “It is a great privilege to wear the national team colours, and I owe it to my club, 3SC, our national team coaches, and my fans everywhere.”
The tall forward also played as a second-half substitute in Shooting Stars’ 1-0 victory over Kwara United, just 24 hours after his appearance for the CHAN Eagles.
The former Kwara United striker aims to secure a place in the squad for the tournament in February, promising an outstanding performance from the team