Nigeria: Lukman Dreams Brazil 2014

27 December 2013

Lukman Haruna believes he can add more value to the Nigeria national team if called up by coach Stephen Keshi. The midfielder who played at the South Africa 2010 World Cup has not played for the Super Eagles in three years due to being overlooked by the coaches as well as a tough battles with injuries.

"Each time I read the news that I'm not called up for games, it hurts but I want to use that as a motivation to give more on the pitch for my club and I hope I get another chance to prove some people wrong about my person," Haruna told Complete Sports. "I've grown up from the past; I want to play for my country. I hope I could be given a chance to prove myself that I can perform at the level required of me.

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