Ikechukwu Ezenwa has said he is ready to take Carl Ikeme’s place in goal, when Nigeria host Algeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifying game this weekend.
Ikeme, who has been first choice under coach Gernot Rohr, will miss the match due to injury.
Ezenwa is in position to start the game against the Desert Warriors, after deputising for Ikeme in the last two Super Eagles matches against Tanzania and Zambia.
“I have understudied Carl Ikeme and I will give my best for my country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, if I’m opportuned to be in goal,” he told AfricanFootball.
“I’m not under pressure because it’s something I have been doing for some time now and I am confident I will prove myself again.
“We are looking forward to the game. We will all focus and work hard.
“We want the maximum three points because we all know what is at stake”, he added.
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