Nigerian left-back, Bruno Onyemaechi has opened up on what former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro did to him in the last Edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.

According to Onyemaechi, Peseiro denied him the chance to play at the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast despite begging the Portuguese.

The 26-year-old was part of the Super Eagles’ squad that reached the AFCON final, but the Olympiacos defender failed to play a minute throughout the duration of the competition.

“You know, when a coach gives you the opportunity, you need to take it. I remember the last AFCON,” Onyeamachi told reporters in Morocco.

“I was begging for the opportunity but Peseiro did not give me. So right now, I’ve learned from experience to be ready whenever they call you.

“That is the most important thing and I give God all the glory for this moment.”

Onyeamachi, meanwhile, has proven to be a vital player for current Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle.