Super Eagles defender, Ejike Uzoenyi, has said that he is delighted with his recall to the national team preparing for the World Cup finals in Brazil and believes that it is the hand work of God that is at play. Uzoenyi, who was one of the seven players dropped from the final 23-man list, became the last minute replacement for injured Elderson Echiejile and returned to the national team camp in Brazil on Wednesday said he is ready to give his best. The Enugu Rangers player also thanked Coach Stephen Keshi for giving him the chance to be at the biggest sporting show on the planet.
“I am happy to be back here in Brazil with the rest of the players for the World cup tournament. Its God that brought me back here after the initial disappointment of being dropped from the final 23-man list,” he asserted. He also dispelled the impression created by his recall.
“There is nothing controversial about my coming. It was divine that I should be part of the team and I am happy about the development,” he commented. The player also said he was delighted with the way the rest of the players received him on arrival after the initial setback on being among the players that were dropped two weeks ago. “All the players were happy to have me back in the team.
It was an emotional reunion when they sighted me and I was quick to respond to their gesture towards me. It is a surprise to me that I could be part of the this event after all, but I am not happy that I have to replace an injured player who is also determined to give his best to the nation. I wish him quick recovery. “Let me use this opportunity to commend the coaching crew led by Stephen Keshi. I strongly believe that this tournament will open door for me in pursuit of my professional career,” he expressed “I am happy to be back here in Brazil with the rest of the players for the World cup tournament. Its God that brought me back here after the initial disappointment of being dropped from the final 23-man list,” he asserted. He also dispelled the impression created by his recall.
“There is nothing controversial about my coming. It was divine that I should be part of the team and I am happy about the development,” he commented. The player also said he was delighted with the way the rest of the players received him on arrival after the initial setback on being among the players that were dropped two weeks ago. “All the players were happy to have me back in the team.
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