Portuguese club Alverca have expressed pride after defender Isaac James earned his first Super Eagles call up ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
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Portuguese club Alverca have celebrated the maiden Super Eagles call-up of their standout defender, Isaac James, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Fixtures On The Horizon
The three time African champions are preparing to host Madagascar on September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau four days later.
A Regular Starter For Alverca
James earned his call up on the back of an impressive run of form for his club, having started six matches in the ongoing 2026/27 Portuguese league campaign and firmly established himself as a regular in the side.
Club Celebrates The Milestone
Reacting to the news on social media, Alverca announced that James had been called up for the first time to represent Nigeria, confirming he was selected for the AFCON qualifying matches. The recognition highlights the growing presence of Nigerian talent across European leagues as the Super Eagles build their squad for the upcoming continental assignments.
