By Onyekachi Chimezie
Portuguese side Boavista have celebrated Bruno Onyemaechi’s maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Portugal, OwoSports.com.ng reports.
Onyemaechi was included in the 23-man team announced by Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro on Friday which has come as a surprise to many.
Through a post on Boavista’s social media handle to express their delight.
”Bruno Onyemaechi makes his debut for the Nigeria national team,” as quoted from a tweet on the club’s official Twitter handle.
The 23-year-old moved to Boavista on loan from CD Feirense last summer after making 12 appearances for the Portuguese club.
He has featured in 12 games for the Portuguese side in all competitions this season, accumulating 1,000+ minutes of playing time.
The Owerri native, who can defend in the left and center back positions, has played nine league games for Boavista this year.
On November 17, a friendly match between Nigeria and Portugal is scheduled to begin at 19.45 p.m. Nigerian time (18.45 p.m. Portugal time) at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon.
