Plateau United goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye, has insisted he will give
his all to make Nigeria’s final squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in
Russia.
He said this while reacting to his inclusion in the Gernot Rohr’s 30-man preliminary squad released on Monday.
Ajiboye, a former youth international, will battle for a spot in the
team alongside three other goalkeepers, Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa
and Daniel Akpeyi.
Three of them are expected to pick the goalkeeping slots.
But the former Nasarawa United, Shooting Stars and Warri Wolves goalie is determined to force his way into the final squad.
“I’m extremely happy to be in the preliminary squad for the World
Cup. It is a big recognition for me and I will work hard to make the
final squad.
“The other three goalkeepers (Francis, IK and Daniel) are my good
friends and it is going to be a tough competition for us in camp.
“We all have to work hard to convince the coaches that we merit a place in the team.
“I believe that will bring out the best in all of us which is good
for the team. I’m looking forward to this experience and hope to be on
the plane to Russia at the end of the day,” Ajiboye told Complete
Sports.