Moses Usor: LASK winger names 2 major Super Eagles goals he hopes to achieve

Moses Usor has been a gem for the Super Eagles since making his debut against Madagascar in September, and he’s now revealed two major ambitions he hopes to achieve with the Green and Whites.

The LASK winger shared his goal after Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, where he came off the bench to help change the game.

Usor provided the assist for Tolu Arokodare’s second goal, while also combining impressively with right-back Abdullahi Bewene to cause problems for Tanzania.

Speaking to Onah Kosisochukwu, the 24-year-old explained that representing Nigeria comes with a responsibility he does not take lightly.

“It’s a privilege to play for the national team of Nigeria because there are so many people who want to do that. For me, I have to give my all on the pitch. It’s not a joke, I do what I do to help the team,” Usor said.

Moses Usor’s two ambitions with the Super Eagles

1. Make a lasting contribution to the Super Eagles

The winger’s first ambition is to lay down a positive legacy with Nigeria rather than simply enjoy a brief spell in the national team.

“I want to have a good legacy with the national team, and to leave the team with a good name. Nothing more,” the former Slavia Prague attacker explained, playing down talks of him potetianlly becoming Nigeria’s greatest winger.

“Leaving with a bad legacy will not be good, but if I leave a good legacy, everyone will remember you when you leave.”

The winger understands that building such a reputation requires patience and consistent performances. He also acknowledged that his international journey will be build over time, not just based on quick moments.

“It’s step by step, because things happen step by step, because I have to stay humble,” he added.

Having only recently broken into the senior national team, Usor will now be looking to establish himself as a dependable option for head coach Eric Chelle.

2. Make an impact whenever Chelle calls on him

Usor’s second ambition is to contribute to the Super Eagles regardless of whether he starts matches or comes off the bench.

The LASK forward has already demonstrated that willingness against Madagascar and Tanzania, making key impacts after coming on as a substitute.

Asked whether his performances had given Chelle a selection headache, Usor refused to make demands about his starting position.

“As a coach, he has his plans, he knows when to make a sub and when not to. If he starts me, fine, if not, fine, I just want to make an impact whenever I’m called upon,” the fleet-footed winger said.

His performance in Uyo demonstrated that attitude. Usor’s pace, skillset and willingness to take on defenders gave Nigeria an outlet that Tanzania couldn’t deal with.

Usor reveals secret behind instant Bewene partnership

One of the most interesting aspects of Nigeria’s second-half improvement was the understanding between Usor and Bewene down the right flank.

The winger revealed that Friday’s match was actually the first time the pair had played together, and they had not even trained alongside each other beforehand.

“It just happened on the field of play. This is the first time I am playing with him. This is the first time I am meeting him,” Usor explained.

He credited Bewene’s football intelligence for making their combination work, describing the defender as someone who understands the game and complements his style.

Looking ahead to the return fixture in Tanzania, Moses Usor urged his teammates to remain humble and maintain the collective spirit that helped them secure victory in Uyo.

“The thing is just sticking together and playing as planned,” he said.

For the LASK winger, the priority is to help Nigeria secure another positive result, but his long-term goal leave the Super Eagles with a legacy worth remembering.