Raheem Lawal hurt by Eagles snub
Raheem Lawal disappointed
Eagles pros for Liberia
Raheem Lawal has revealed
he is disappointed to be axed by Nigeria for next month’s 2013 AFCON clash even
after he put country before club.
Lawal’s problems with his Spanish club Atletico Belares began after he defied them to join the national team for 2014 World Cup and 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers in June.
A disappointed Lawal told MTNFootball.com: “I was very sad that I was not on the list to play Liberia, but I have learnt my lesson the bitter way, such is life.
“Patriotism almost ruined my career. I now know it is better to put my club career ahead of my national team engagement because I did otherwise and it put me at logger heads with my club.”
However, despite his disappointment the player said he still looks forward to play again for his country.
“I would still love to play for Nigeria. If I am given the chance, I will honour the call,” he said.
Eagles coach Stephen Keshi had warned the promising midfielder that he risked losing his place on his team if he does not resolve his dispute with his Spanish club.
Raheem Lawal has now signed a two-year contract with Turkish second division club Adana Demirspor.
“I am happy and thank God that I have resolved my club issue and my career is now back on track. I am happy now and want to do well for Adana,” he said.
Lawal’s problems with his Spanish club Atletico Belares began after he defied them to join the national team for 2014 World Cup and 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers in June.
A disappointed Lawal told MTNFootball.com: “I was very sad that I was not on the list to play Liberia, but I have learnt my lesson the bitter way, such is life.
“Patriotism almost ruined my career. I now know it is better to put my club career ahead of my national team engagement because I did otherwise and it put me at logger heads with my club.”
However, despite his disappointment the player said he still looks forward to play again for his country.
“I would still love to play for Nigeria. If I am given the chance, I will honour the call,” he said.
Eagles coach Stephen Keshi had warned the promising midfielder that he risked losing his place on his team if he does not resolve his dispute with his Spanish club.
Raheem Lawal has now signed a two-year contract with Turkish second division club Adana Demirspor.
“I am happy and thank God that I have resolved my club issue and my career is now back on track. I am happy now and want to do well for Adana,” he said.
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