Bartholomew Ibenegbu has said that he does not have issues with Samson Siasia, over his exclusion from the 42-man squad for the double header against Egypt this month.
The Enyimba midfielder has been in fine form this season and was tipped to receive a call up from the interim coach.
Ibenegbu says he will continue to work hard and wait for his opportunity.
“I won’t groan over my non-invitation to the Super Eagles squad to face Egypt because the coach knows the best legs that can help him get results,” he told Goal.
“Coach Siasia is a great coach and I won’t fault his selection since we are all working for a common goal.
“That does not rule me out of the senior national team, but an indication that I must step up my game to get a look in for subsequent games.”
Speaking about the games against the Pharoahs, Ibenegbu expressed his optimism that Nigeria will qualify.
“The group is still very open and if we win the next two games, I think we will qualify,” he continued.
“Egypt are no pushovers but I am very optimistic that we will get the results against them and qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.”
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