Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his excitement after receiving an invitation to represent the Nigeria national football team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup competition.
Sports247 reports that the versatile defender, who currently plays for Trabzonspor in the Turkish league, was included in the squad by Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle as preparations continue for the international fixtures.
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Reacting to the invitation on his Facebook page, Nwaiwu shared his gratitude and determination to make the opportunity count while representing Nigeria on the international stage.
“Grateful to be called up by the National Team, another chance to make my Country proud,” he stated.
The invitation marks another important milestone in the defender’s career as he continues to establish himself abroad with strong performances in Türkiye.
Nwaiwu has been attracting attention for his defensive qualities, composure on the ball, and versatility across the backline, qualities that have now earned him recognition at senior national team level.
His inclusion in the squad also reflects the continued effort by the Super Eagles coaching crew to strengthen the team with players competing across different European leagues.
The Unity Cup is expected to provide Coach Chelle with another opportunity to assess players, improve squad chemistry, and evaluate options ahead of future competitive assignments, including the AFCON POMOJA 2027 qualifiers.
For Nwaiwu, the upcoming matches present a valuable platform to impress the coaching staff and potentially cement his place within the national team setup.
Nigerian football followers will also be eager to see how the Trabzonspor defender adapts to the demands of international football as he prepares to wear the famous green and white colours of Nigeria.
With growing confidence and experience at club level, Chibuike Nwaiwu now has the opportunity to translate his progress in Türkiye onto the international stage with the Super Eagles.
