By Ben Efe
As Victor Moses’ retirement from the Super Eagles trended yesterday, assistant coach of the national team, Alloy Agu said it was a shocking development and could only wish the Chelsea star will rescind his decision.
Moses who played a vital part in the Super Eagles qualification for the World Cup announced yesterday that he was quitting the Eagles to concentrate on his club career.
“I would like to announced that after much thought I have made the decision to retire from playing international football.
“I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last a lifetime. Nothing will ever compete to what it felt like to represent Nigeria on behalf of our country.
“However I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on club career and my young family as well as to allow the next generation of Super Eagles stars the opportunity to step up and to flourish.
“We are blessed as a nation to have so many exciting young players coming through and now is their time.
“Thank you for the memories and good luck to the team for the future.”
Agu a former Super Eagles keeper stated that Moses will be missed in the national team.
“ We love Moses so much he has done so well for Nigeria. He has contributed so much to the success of the Super Eagles.
“He never gave any indication during Russia 2018 that he was discontented. He was very lively in camp, he is very respectful and always encouraging his colleagues.
“ We never saw this coming, it is a shock to me and I was he reconsider his, because Nigeria still needs him.” Agu added.
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