Nigerian defender James Isaac praises swift call-up to Super Eagles ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Nigerian national team has called up defender James Isaac from his Portuguese club FC Alvereca ahead of schedule. The unexpected move is a boost to Super Eagles as Isaac had started strong for Alvereca in the 2026/27 Liga Portugal season.

The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, have called-up defender James Isaac from Portugal-based club FC Alverca amid a busy schedule of international matches. Isaac's swift call-up was unexpected but he is set to join his teammates ahead of the upcoming fixtures. This move demonstrates the Eagles' desire to bolster their defense before major competitions. The team will face a series of challenging matches as they prepare for their next international assignments.