Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has expressed his thrill at receiving his maiden Super Eagles call-up, stating that he and the entire 23-man squad are committed to securing a World Cup spot for Nigeria.
Kayode Bankole was one of the four new players who earned a call-up to the 23-man squad released by Eric Chelle ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. The Remo Stars goalkeeper was invited alongside fellow NPFL star, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu and Gent striker Tolu Arokodare.
Kayode Bankole’s inclusion in the 23-man Super Eagles squad is a culmination of his remarkable rise to prominence since joining Remo Stars. The 22-year-old goalkeeper has experienced a meteoric growth, establishing himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the league.
His professional debut for Remo Stars in 2020 marked the beginning of an impressive journey, which saw him quickly ascend to become the team’s standout goalkeeper, displaying exceptional skills that was reflected in his impressive statistics, including tying for the most clean sheets (16) in the 2021-22 season. His outstanding performances also earned him recognition as the best goalkeeper of the season at the 2023 League Bloggers Award.
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After receiving his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles team, Kayode Bankode took to his official X page to express his joy and gratitude: “I’m more than excited and honoured to have gotten my first call up to the Super Eagles team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. Thanks to everyone for the support. Now, let’s get to work. It’s time to get the World Cup ticket for our fatherland,” he tweeted.
The Super Eagles are under immense pressure as they face a precarious situation in their World Cup qualifying campaign, having failed to secure a win in their first four matches, leaving them fifth in their group. Their next two fixtures, against Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 and against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, are crucial must-win games.
With their World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles will be desperate to claim victories in their upcoming matches, aiming to revive their fading hopes and avoid the embarrassment of consecutive World Cup absences.
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