Heavenly gifted and experienced vice captain of Smart City Fc, of Lagos who recently got a call up to the Super Eagles CHAN team, is already showcasing himself in training, as he has already put up some eye catching performances in his first training.
The former Nasarawa United tested and trusted right back has settled down quickly with the super Eagles and has promised to leave no stone unturned and give his best to make sure he helps the Eagles qualify for the main CHAN tournament.
Bankole, who is elated over the opportunity to wear the green and white of Nigeria, is optimistic that the Eagles flag will be hoisted aloft in the next CHAN tournament.
“Getting a call up to the super Eagles CHAN team is a dream come true for me, and I will do everything humanly possible to be part of the national team for a long time” he said.
“Playing for the national team is every players dream, I am so excited and happy to be here, and I will surely play my part to make sure the team succeeds,” he added.
” I want to specially thank smart city president, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka for his fatherly role and always encoraging me to make sure I succeed in my career. My sincere appreciation goes to my teammates, management, and staff of Smart City for their support and prayers, I promise not to let them down by the special grace of God, ” he concluded.
The first leg of the qualifying fixture against Ghana will take place at the weekend of the 20th – 22nd of December, with the return leg a week later.
The overall winner will qualify for the CHAN tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya and Tanzania and will run from 1st to 28th February 2025.
