Benjamin Tanimu says it's a dream come true for him to make his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles. The centre-back, who plays for Tanzanian club, Ihefu SC started the Super Eagles' 2-1 friendly win against Black Stars of Ghana on Friday.
Benjamin Tanimu says it's a dream come true for him to make his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles. The centre-back, who plays for Tanzanian club, Ihefu SC started the Super Eagles' 2-1 friendly win against Black Stars of Ghana on Friday. The 21-year-old was in action for 71 minutes before he was replaced by Ademola Lookman. Tanimu took to social media to celebrate his debut for the three-time African champions. 'My joy knows no bounds today.
Thanks to the coaching crew, the entire backroom staff and the senior players for the warm reception into the team,” the defender posted on his X page. “Thanks to my wonderful fans across the world, the lovely Nigerians who have expressed their love and have given me their support all years. To the ever-articulating Nigerian Media, I hail you for your good works and I love you all. Let’s keep supporting the Eagles with our respective wings. This for me, is a dream come true.
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