“Excited and honoured” – Remo Stars goalkeeper ecstatic after inclusion in Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad

Super Eagles and Remo Stars goalkeeper, Bankole Kayode, was ecstatic after he was included in Eric Chelle's 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria's upcoming fixtures, Soccernet.ng reports.

Eric Chelle was appointed as the Super Eagles head coach a few months back, and initially released a 39-man provisional squad list before a final 23-man teams was released yesterday afternoon.

Bankole, who is well known amongst the Nigerian locals in the NPFL, has been very consistent in his performances for Daniel Ogunmodede's side, and has now been rewarded with a call-up to the National team.

Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!

Bankole, alongside Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali and Singida Black Stars' Amas Obasogie, were Chelle's goalkeeper picks ahead of the games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

The 22-year-old took to his X page to announce his delight after his inclusion.

“I’m more than excited and honoured to have gotten my first call up to the Super Eagles team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

“Thanks to everyone for the support. Now, let’s get to work. It's time to get the World Cup ticket for our fatherland,” Bankole wrote.

I’m more than excited and honoured to have gotten my first call up to the Super Eagles team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

Thanks to everyone for the support.

Now, let’s get to work. It's time to get the World Cup ticket for our fatherland pic.twitter.com/odGQMNho6G

— Bankole Kayode (@Kaybaba35) March 12, 2025

Nigeria will trade tackles with Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before returning to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo to lock horns with Zimbabwe four days later.

The two games are must-win fixtures for the Super Eagles, who have endured a torrid start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.