Heartland’s Captain Lauds Home-Based Eagles Inclusion

The Captain, Heartland FC
of  Owerri, Chinedu Efugh, says that Coach Stephen Keshi’s inclusion of home-based players in his World Cup squad would make domestic league players to be more dedicated.
Efugh made the assertion in an interview with  newsmen last  Saturday in Lagos.
The Tide reports that Chigozie Agbim of Gombe United FC; Azubuike Egwuekwe of Rangers International of Enugu and Kunle Odunlami of Warri Wolves made the 23-man World Cup team.
“It’s a thing of joy to us all in the league. This is not just any tournament; it is the World Cup.
“For three home-based players to be in the list, it’s a sign of the good things to come.
“I just want them to continue to be good ambassadors of the league. Their performance will open doors for other home-based players.
“Their inclusion will inspire us to remain dedicated. Keshi has done well and I wish the team the best at the Mundial,’’ he said.
On the possibility of representing the country, Efugh told our source that a call-up to the Super Eagles could not be ruled out.
“I’m positive that anything can happen at any time. Those going to the World Cup now did not think this could happen too.
“ If God says it’s your time, nobody can stop you.
“One has to remain dedicated and no good comes easy; so, I believe when it’s time, God will perfect that,’’ Efugh said.