RC Lens all-action defensive midfielder Basit Hamzat Ojediran has expressed confidence he will soon be considered by the Super Eagles.
The 21-year-old Ojediran has played a key part for the French Ligue 1 side since joining from Albanian side, Debrecine VSC ahead of the ongoing 2024/25 season.
Ojediran has played 11 league games with a goal and an assist to his name.
According to the former Golden Eaglets star, it will be a dream to represent Nigeria at the highest level.
“My dream has always been to play for the Super Eagles,” he said.
“I have played for Nigeria at the U17 level and I can’t wait to have the opportunity at highest level of the national team, that’s the Super Eagles.”
Ojediran was part of the Golden Eaglets team led by coach Manu Garba that reached the round of 16 during the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil.
Coincidentally, new Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has played for RC Lens from 2008-2011.
The French Ligue 1 side are currently sixth on the 20-team league with 33 points from 20 matches in the ongoing 2024/25 campaign.
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