Super Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi, has revealed how distraught he was to miss the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Obi wasn’t fit enough to make Stephen Keshi’s team.
But that’s very much in the past now as the Torino left-footed dazzler is eyeing another opportunity with Gernot Rohr’s squad.
“This big tournament is the ultimate ambition of every professional footballer and I hope to work harder to fulfil that dream,” Obi told BBC Sport.
“I was heartbroken for missing the World Cup in Brazil, but I now have another big opportunity four years later.
“Coach [Gernot] Rohr has made it clear that everyone must earn their place in the team.
“That’s equally encouraging and challenging, so I’m looking forward to the competition for a spot.
“If I keep going, play well for Torino and do well for my country with every chance I get, I think there’s a big chance for me to go to the World Cup,” he concluded.
Nigeria will face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in Group D of the quadrennial tournament.
