“Always had faith” – What Emmanuel Fernandez said after debuting for the Super Eagles

Super Eagles and Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has aired his emotions after donning the green and white jersey of Nigeria, Afrik Foot reports.

The 24-year-old came on for Semi Ajayi at half-time at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, as Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over Iran.

Born in London, Fernandez is the last of eight siblings, but he believes representing the three-time AFCON Champions is like being at home.

Emmanuel Fernandez speaks on representing the Super Eagles

In an interview with Rangers TV, the Rangers defender spoke about how proud he feels to have gotten a call-up.

“It’s my home nation, it’s where my family is from, it’s where I am from. It’s something that I have always wanted to happen,” the ex-Brentford man said.

“People probably thought I couldn’t have got there. And I always had faith in myself that I would get there.

“I know my family are proud. I’m grateful for the opportunity and I’m glad it happened,” Fernandez concluded.

Fernandez has been linked with Club Brugge and Sporting Lisbon despite only joining Rangers from Peterborough last summer.