With just Enyimba s John Noble and Lobi Stars Nwabali Stanley left for the game, the Nigeria Football Federation beckoned to select the 20-year-old to provide competition in the goalkeeping department.
In a chat with the Super Eagles media, Oluwayemi – who had represented England at U15, U16 and U18 levels described his call-up to the three-time African champions fold as a ‘proud moment’.
However, he has vowed to impress against the North Americans in a bid to get more call-ups that would cement his place in Gernot Rohr’s team.
“It was a long trip but I’m happy to be here and I’m looking forward to the game against Mexico,” he said on the Super Eagles
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