Austrian-based forward Moses Usor has stated his commitment to living up to expectations following a memorable debut for the Nigerian national football team.
Usor scored the decisive winning goal to secure a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory for the Super Eagles against Madagascar during their opening qualifying fixture for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The encounter, played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, marked a significant milestone in the player’s burgeoning international career as he stepped up during a crucial period for the senior national side.
Speaking after the match, the LASK attacker expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country at the senior level and acknowledged the weight of responsibility that comes with wearing the national colours.
“I am very happy to make my debut and even happier to score the winning goal for my country,” Usor said. “This is just the beginning, and I know that expectations will be high, but I am ready to work hard and justify the faith shown in me by the technical crew and Nigerians.”
Securing Vital Points in Uyo
The fixture in Uyo did not go entirely according to plan for the three-time African champions, who found themselves trailing in the opening half after the visiting Madagascar side capitalised on defensive lapses.
The early setback drew anxiety from the home supporters inside the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, prompting the Super Eagles technical crew to make tactical adjustments as the game progressed into the second half.
The tactical shift injected fresh momentum into the Nigerian attack, leading to the equalising goal before Usor arrived in the penalty area to slot home the winner, sparking jubilant celebrations among the home fans and his teammates.
The victory hands the Super Eagles a positive start in their qualification campaign for the 2027 tournament, easing early pressure on the coaching staff as they navigate a competitive qualifying group.
Usor’s impressive cameo performance for LASK in the Austrian Bundesliga earned him a late national team call-up, and his immediate impact on the pitch suggests he could become a regular option in the attacking department.
The team is expected to return to training ahead of their next qualifying fixture, with the technical crew reviewing the tactical flaws exposed during the encounter against Madagascar.
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