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2023 AFCON Qualifiers: I’m Not In Super Eagles To Make Up The Numbers — Sochima

Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima has said he is not in the Super Eagles to make up the number.

Sochima got his first call-up to the Eagles by head coach Jose Peseiro for the double-header against Guinea-Bissau.

He will contest the number one spot with Francis Uzoho and Flying Eagles shot-stopper Chijioke Aniagboso as the Eagles prepare to face the Djurtus over two legs.

The first leg will host Guinea-Bissau inside the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja today, Friday, 25 March.

And they will travel to Bissau for the reverse fixture billed for Monday, 27 March.

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And speaking ahead of the qualifiers, Sochima has stated that he is on the team to compete for the number one spot.

He said on Brila FM’s Sports Machine: ”I will give in my best if given the opportunity, I’m not in the Super Eagles to make up the numbers.“

Sochima helped Rivers United advance to the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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