Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has named three former Nigerian players as his role models.

According to the 25-year-old, former Super Eagles captains Joseph Yobo and William Troost-Ekong, as well as Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, are his three role models in the national team.

Fernandez made this disclosure in an exclusive interview with Football Fans Tribe ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

“Troost-Ekong, Joseph Yobo, and, of course, Jay-Jay Okocha,” Fernandez said.

“I think the style, elegance, and things that he [Okocha] does with the ball—I think everyone growing up wants to play like that. Obviously, things change, and you end up not playing like that.”

Fernandez has made three appearances for the Super Eagles, registering one goal.

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