By Daily Sports on April 28, 2016

Kenneth Omeruo has revealed he is fit and ready to play for Nigeria in next month’s international friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg.

After failing to make the Super Eagles’ squad for last month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt owing to groin worries, the Kasimpasa player ruled himself out of the Rio Olympics due to medics’ recommendation.

However, Omeruo, speaking after his name was included in the 26-man squad to face Les Aiglons and Red Lions, he expressed his eagerness to play his part in the friendlies.

"I am happy that I have been called up for the friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg,” Omeruo told Eagles’ media officer, Toyin Ibitoye.

“I’m looking forward to putting on the green and white of Nigeria again and giving my 100% to the team.

"There is no truth in the reports that I am currently sidelined by groin injury. I am very fit and hope to stay this way for my club and country.

"I regret my inability to be part of the Olympic team but as a professional player one has to be guided by the recommendations of experts.

"My doctors advised that it is best I have a good rest during the off season and they felt participating at the Olympics won't guarantee that so I had to pull out.

"In my absence, I believe in the abilities of the national U23 team coaches and the players to do the nation proud in Rio,” he concluded.

 •Text gotten from goal.com. Photo shows Kenneth Omeruo.

Source Daily Sports

Posted April 28, 2016

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