Kenneth Omeruo is 150% ready for World Cup and we hope he will be fit to stop Lionel Messi.

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo will be making his second World Cup appearance when the tournament returns next month. Omeruo was selected alongside Leon Balogun, Bryan Idowu, Elderson Echiechile, Chidozie Awaziem and William Ekong as defenders on coach Gernot Rohr’s 30-man provisional list. He said: “I am glad to be among the players invited by coach Gernot Rohr for the World Cup camping and I can tell you that I am 150% ready to represent my country at the tournament.” 

The 24-year-old defended who participated at the previous Fifa World Cup tournament in Brazil has made 37 appearances for the Super Eagles. Nigeria will face the Argentines on June 26 at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg after meeting Croatia and Iceland in Group D of the Russia 2018 World Cup.

Omerou continued: “For me, it is an honour to be invited and I have no choice than to give my best. This World Cup is my second and it is very precious to me because this is my year. I hope to give my best when I get there.“I am looking forward to the World Cup as a player and as a Nigerian.”

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