Simon Ready For Eagles

Gent of Belgium revelation Moses Simon says he is ready to take his chances with the Nigeria senior national team if called up by the handlers, for the next two friendly games against Bolivia and South Africa.

The 19 year old was reacting to news making rounds in the Nigeria media, that he might be called up to the Super Eagles following a fine start to his career in Belgium playing for Gent, where he has picked up five man of the match awards from the 8 games he has played where he scored six times.

Nicknamed the "Nigerian Ronaldo" the Kaduna born teen was stopped from participating at the ongoing Africa Youth Championship by his new side who wanted him to settle down, after his move from Slovakia AS Trencin.

'I know I belong to the age group category but if I get called up to the senior national team I will by the grace of God grab it with both hands and make it count" He told SL10.ng

Ajala, like he is called by his close friends was a part of the Nigeria team to the last Under-20 World cup and this time around he says he is confident the Manu Garba lead team, will qualify for the World cup by lifting the Africa Youth Championship.

"No doubt in my mind that they will qualify there is quality in the team all round and for that reason I expect them to qualify in style, for the World cup by lifting the Africa Youth Championship"