Does Homebase Sodiq Ismail Deserve Super Eagles Invitation for World Cup Qualifiers?

With NPFL Outfit Remo Stars celebrating their defender Sodiq Ismail’s maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, many fans are asking whether the homebase player deserves the invitation.

My only problem is that, with a few Super Eagles caps under his belt, this Sodiq Ismail might just fly off the NPFL nest. The case of Anthony Okpotu and Anayo Iwuala, who fled NPFL for North African leagues after brief stints with the Super Eagles, come to mind.

If not, this guy seems the real deal. A no-nonsense defender with crunching tackles and a fabulous crossing deliveries. If played on the left, his inswingers could prove lethal to oppositions.

For those clamouring for NPFL inclusion, the addition of Sodiq Ismail should satisfy their cravings. For those who believe the local league has zero talents to offer, Head Coach Finidi has just laid the foundations of future areas of criticism if he falls short.

For me, I was impressed with the clips I saw of Sodiq which are encapsulated in his impressive goals-assists stats.

I hope it works well for Sodiq and Head Coach Finidi.