Isaac James recalls tears after receiving Nigeria call-up
Isaac James said he cried when he was selected for Nigeria’s senior squad, Premium Times reported. James is among three new invitees named for the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The supplied material contains no further comments from the player or squad details.
Isaac James said he cried after receiving his call-up to Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Premium Times reported. James is one of three new invitees included in Nigeria’s squad for the country’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. His reaction reflected the personal significance he attached to being selected for the national team.
The available report does not state when James received the news, describe his previous club or international experience, or say whether he has already appeared for Nigeria. It also does not provide the full squad list or details of the two fixtures. The matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau are identified as the immediate context for the selection.
Beyond that, the supplied material gives no information about the team’s preparation, the coaching staff’s reasons for choosing James or his expected role. James’s comments, as reported, focus on the emotion surrounding his first inclusion among the invitees for the qualifiers.
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