Nnadi celebrates first Super Eagles call-up for AFCON
Tochukwu Nnadi has described his first senior call-up to the Super Eagles as a “dream come true.” The Zulte Waregem midfielder shared how he learned about his selection for Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tochukwu Nnadi credited his early training and family support for reaching this milestone. The 23-year-old is eager to represent Nigeria on the big stage and hopes to help the team succeed.
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- Tochukwu Nnadi was informed of his call-up while speaking with his father and later received congratulations from a friend on Instagram.
- The midfielder previously played for Nigeria’s under-20 team and did not expect a senior call-up so soon.
- He credits Campos Football Academy in Nigeria for instilling discipline and helping balance football with education.
- Nnadi draws inspiration from stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and is determined to handle the pressure of representing Nigeria.
- After starting his career at Botev Plovdiv, he joined Zulte Waregem in January 2024, making 34 league appearances and scoring once.
