Ezenwa relishes debut under Rohr

Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa is still relishing his debut experience under manager Gernot Rohr. The FC IfeanyiUbah shot stopper was in goal throughout Friday’s international friendly against the French Islanders, Corsica’s, senior national team.

The clash, which ended one goal apiece, took place at the Stade Francois Coty, Ajaccio.

The clash is a build-up for the three-time African champions’ 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tie against their South African counterparts, Bafana Bafana, on June 10 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Ezenwa said the experience this time around against the tiny Island under Rohr is quite different from the previous experiences.
“I’m very happy to have made my first debut match under the new manager, Gernot Rohr.

“The memory is certain to linger on in me for a long time to come.
“The choice of tiny French Island opponents Corsica’s senior national team makes it the more relishing.

“Although we came from behind to level scores, anybody would have handed us the match without a fight.

“The outcome goes to agree with the truism that there are no more minnows in the round leather game.

“We are happy with the challenge and it will help us greatly in the AFCON clash against Bafana Bafana of South Africa,” said the former Sunshine Stars goalkeeper.

Ezenwa said he is equally looking forward to Thursday’s warm-up clash against West African neighbours, the Hawks of Togo, in Paris, France.
The Eagles are expected to come back after the Togo clash to open their Group E Cameroon 2019 AFCON qualifying account against the South African foes on Saturday, June 10 in Uyo.

Libya and Seychelles are the other members of the pool that will guarantee group’s winners’ ticket to Cameroon 2019 AFCON.