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Emmanuel Fernandez: People doubted but I always believed I will play for Super Eagles
Emmanuel Fernandez made his Super Eagles debut against Iran Friday and the Rangers defender revealed that he always had the faith he will do so even when others did not.
At Home with Emmanuel Fernandez From life away from the pitch to what Rangers means to him, Manny shares more about his journey, mindset, and the moments that shaped his rise.
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Fernandez was a second-half replacement for Semi Ajayi as the Super Eagles beat Iran 2-1 in a friendly against Iran in Antalya, Turkey.
“I always wanted to play for my nation, that’s why I am from and where my family are from,” he told the Rangers official TV.
“People thought I won’t make it, but I aIways had the faith I will get there.
“My family are proud and I am grateful for the opportunity.”
The interview revealed that six years ago, he did not have a club after he was released during the Covid outbreak and that the No 37 he wears at his Scottish club is a tribute to his older brother, who died when he was only 37.
“Everything I do on the pitch is for him,” he said.
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