Fenerbahce forward Victor Moses has stated that he misses playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The 28-year-old superstar announced his retirement from the Nigerian men’s senior football team in 2018 much to the shock of football loving Nigerians.
Moses has however stated in a report to the Turkish media that he misses Nigerian supporters cheering him on whenever he put on the green and white.
He said, “I feel love here and the fans are really pushing me. Not so different like when I play for Nigeria. I miss playing for Nigeria as making the fans happy is our goal as a team. Same as here with Fenerbahce.”
Moses who is on an 18-month loan deal at Fenerbahce from Premier League giants Chelsea has been linked to a return to the national team set up with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick stating that there are talks to ongoing between the two parties.
Moses struggled to displace forwards Eden Hazard, Willain, Pedro and youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi under Maurizio Sarri has revitalised his career in Turkey.
The Nigerian forward who scored his first goal for Fenerbahce in his second outing stated that he is enjoying the supporter from his new team comparing the atmosphere to when playing for Nigeria.
Since Moses quit the Super Eagles after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the team have sealed qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has already cooled talks of Moses returning to the set up stating that he will not beg the Fenerbahce player.
Moses is expected to return to action when Fenerbahce take on Konyaspor in their next Turkey Super Lig fixture scheduled for Saturday, February 16.
