Remo Stars' right-back Sodiq Ismail earns his first call-up to the Super Eagles by coach Finidi George for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, marking a significant milestone for the club and the player.
Court bars Amaewhule-led Assembly from acting as Rivers lawmakersThe invitation of Remo Stars right-back Sodiq Ismail to the Super Eagles by coach Finidi George has been described as a door opener for other players at the club, as the 20-year-old defender is the first Remo Stars player to be invited into the men’s national team.
Finidi George, a UEFA Champions League winner with Ajax in 1995, was renowned for his crossing ability during his playing days, which his teammates converted into loads of goals at both club and country levels. Perhaps, Ismail may just be the new coach’s secret weapon waiting to be unleashed to the world.
Before their match-day 33 game against Kwara United, Remo coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, charged Ismail’s teammates to be inspired by the defender’s invitation. The invitation of Remo Stars right-back Sodiq Ismail to the Super Eagles by coach Finidi George has been described as a door opener for other players at the club, as the 20-year-old defender is the first Remo Stars player to be invited into the men’s national team. Ismail received his debut call-up last Friday when…
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