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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has been handed his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan.<\/p>\n

Fernandez has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Scotland.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old arrived at Ibrox from Peterborough United last summer.<\/p>\n

The centre-back has scored five times in 20 league appearances for the Gers.<\/p>\n

Super Eagles head coach E\u0301ric Chelle has convinced the player to commit his international future to Nigeria.<\/p>\n

According to the Ibrox News, Fernandez will join the Super Eagles for the upcoming friendlies next week.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles will take on 2026 World Cup-bound Iran on March 27 in Antalya, Turkey, before another friendly against Jordan four days later.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has been handed his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Fernandez has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Scotland. The 24-year-old arrived at Ibrox from Peterborough United last summer. 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