Super Eagles: Fernandez names three Nigerian role models

Author: Don SilasPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles: Fernandez names three Nigerian role models

Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez named his three Nigerian football role models as Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, Joseph Yobo, and William Troost-Ekong. He praised Okocha's style, elegance, and ball skills, saying everyone growing up wants to play like him. Fernandez spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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