Moses Usor described his debut for the Nigerian national team as a 'dream' after scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 comeback victory against Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. The LASK forward, who came on as a substitute alongside Moses Simon, netted the 65th-minute goal at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, securing Nigeria's first win in Group L of the qualifiers. The match, which saw George Ilenikhena equalize in first-half stoppage time after Ehsan Kari's opener, marked Usor's first senior international appearance.
Usor, who has been based in Austria with LASK, acknowledged the weight of expectations as a Super Eagles player but emphasized his commitment to giving his best. 'Nothing much, just to put my best whenever I’m on the pitch and add to the attacking force,' he told the Super Eagles Media team. 'It’s very, very important because I know Nigeria will be expecting much from me, but I just have to put my best whenever I’m there.'
The forward admitted he initially struggled to believe he was playing at such a high level, calling the experience 'overwhelming.' 'I was still surprised, wondering if it was a dream, because playing at this level is a big dream for me,' he said. Usor also highlighted the significance of having his family present for the milestone, noting that the occasion felt 'different' due to their presence. 'After my goal, I had to go down on my knees to pray... but it was a different feeling because my family was also here,' he added.
Usor expressed admiration for the established Super Eagles players he shared the pitch with, calling it a 'dream' to compete alongside them. He credited veteran forward Moses Simon with boosting his confidence ahead of the match. 'He was telling me,
Just play your game and be yourself... take the risk,