Ogenyi Onazi says he is still relevant to the Super Eagles despite criticisms over his inclusion in the team’s standby list for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs against Ghana.
The 29-year-old last played for the Super Eagles in 2018 under former handler Gernot Rohr.
Interim technical adviser Augustine Eguavoen has also been criticised for Onazi’s inclusion in the squad, but the midfielder insisted he still have a role to play in the team
“Personally, I don’t care about what people say. I’m still on the reserve list, not yet on the main list, so we can’t tell what’s going to happen,” the former Lazio player told ESPN.
Onazi further said he was not surprised to be included in the squad and would be ready if needed.
He added: “It’s not a surprise to me, because I’m still playing and I’m ready to play anytime. When it comes to the national team, I’m always at the service of the nation, to always give my best for the country.
“Yes, it’s been a while since I was in the national team, but when we talk about this very game — home and away, that will take us to the World Cup [it’s very important].
“When I got a call from the coach, he told me how important it is, and I also know how important it is. We need the experience to tackle this game. It’s not a game of saying ‘where do you play’ or ‘where do you come from’ or whatever you’re doing.”
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