Newly invited Nigeria national football team forward Philip Otele has sent an early warning to Nigeria’s opponents ahead of the upcoming international mini tournament in Turkey after opening his goal account for Hamburger SV, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Otele, who recently earned a call-up from head coach Éric Chelle, delivered a standout performance against Borussia Dortmund, marking another step in his rapid rise.
The Nigerian forward gave Hamburg the lead in the encounter, displaying composure and attacking quality to register his first goal in the German topflight since joining the club.
However, despite his early effort, Hamburger SV were unable to maintain their advantage and eventually fell to a 3–2 defeat away from home.
Otele’s goal arrives at a crucial moment as he looks to establish himself within the Super Eagles setup, with Nigeria set to face teams including the Jordan national football team in the Turkey-based tournament.
His recent form is expected to boost competition in the squad and provide Chelle with additional attacking options as the team prepares for the international fixtures.