Super Eagles Experience: Shobowale appreciates Keshi

Kano Pillars midfielder Shobowale Azeez has expressed his appreciation to Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi for the opportunity handed him to have a feel of senior national team.

Shobowale Azeez in Kano Pillars Jersey (Left)

In an exclusive chat with SportsTalk, he said that the experience he has gained cannot be quantified despite not making the list of eight players retained by the gaffer for the Afcon qualifier against Chad.

''I like to thank God for everything and to coach Keshi for calling me up in the first place, - he said.

''I never expected it, but when the chance came I was glad. So, I'm happy for the experience even if I did not make the team that will play Chad but I believe my time will come.

The former Dolphin FC player, also recounted his experience at training and what it feels like to be in camp.

''The pattern here is quite different from what we do at club side. It was more of tactical discipline. You just have a feel of togetherness and understanding.''

Shobowale has however returned to his club base in Kano as they continue their quest for glory in the Glo Premier League 2014/2015 season.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles camp has witnessed the arrival of some foreign-based players who would join up with the home-based professionals to prosecute the qualifier against Chad.

''We will beat Gabros well'' - Kano Pillars Forward Shobowale Azeez boasts

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Kano Pillars forward Shobowale Azeez has vowed that Gabros F.C will be beaten in Kano when they lock horns in week 10 Premier League match on Wednesday.

The former Shooting Stars and Dolphin FC player told Sportstalk that his side will claim maximum three points from the match against the new league entrants.

''They are a good side but we will show them the stuff we are made of in Kano'', he said.

''We remain confident ahead of the game, so our fans should keep faith in us as we find our feet back to where we belong.''

Last season champions have recovered from their recent poor run on the road to claim 1-0 win at Abia Warriors on Sunday, and are now poised for their 194th unbeaten run home as they take on the Nnewi-based club who have well since returning to the top flight after 10 years in the lower division. 

Gabros are second on the log and will look to dare where most Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have stuttered though they have never won in Kano against Pillars in the premier league era.