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‘My Family Are Proud’ – Emmanuel Fernandez Delighted After Super Eagles Debut

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Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has expressed immense pride after earning his first Super Eagles call-up for March’s friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Born in London to Nigerian parents, the 24-year-old centre-back made his senior debut in a 2-1 win over Iran in Turkey. Speaking to Rangers TV, he described representing Nigeria as a lifelong dream. "It’s my home nation, it’s where my family is from," he said. He credited his self-belief for overcoming doubts and thanked the Super Eagles for the opportunity. With his physical presence and composure on the ball, Fernandez is expected to add valuable depth to Nigeria’s defence as they prepare for future competitions.

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yemi7 days ago

How significant do you think Fernandez's debut performance in that 2-1 win is for his future with the Super Eagles?

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jaruma7 days ago

It's definitely a positive sign, he showed composure and skill that could cement his spot going forward.

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mel7 days ago

I agree he did well, but we shouldn't read too much into a single match.

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prince7 days ago

Sending a 24-year-old debutant against Iran in Turkey feels like low-risk experimentation rather than a serious test of his readiness.

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kris7 days ago

Proud moment indeed, but a couple of friendlies won't guarantee sustained inclusion unless he impresses in tougher qualifiers.

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kunle7 days ago

If he wants regular call-ups, Fernandez must replicate that defensive solidity at Rangers consistently and adapt quickly to international tactics.

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Agbo Paul6 days ago

Good

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