Rangers’ Celebrate Fernandez Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up

In a proud moment for both the player and the club, Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have celebrated the remarkable achievement of defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who has received his maiden invitation to represent the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.

The 24-year-old centre-back was officially named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad on Wednesday by head coach Éric Chelle, earning a coveted spot for the team’s upcoming international friendlies.

Nigeria is set to face Iran and Jordan, providing Fernandez with a potential debut platform on the international stage.

He is one of three new faces in the squad, joining the likes of Philip Otele and Yira Collins Sor as fresh inclusions as the Super Eagles look to build depth ahead of future competitions.

The Glasgow giants were quick to acknowledge the defender’s accomplishment, taking to their official X account to shower him with praise.

The club shared a graphic of the player with a message that read: “Manny Fernandez has been called up to the @NGSuperEagles squad for the upcoming international window. Congratulations, Manny!”

Fernandez’s rapid rise is a testament to his impressive debut season in Scottish football.

The commanding defender made the switch to Ibrox last summer, arriving from League One side Peterborough United.

Since donning the famous blue jersey, he has seamlessly adapted to the demands of Rangers and the Scottish Premiership.

His performances at the heart of the defense have been a bright spot, having made 20 league appearances for the Light Blues.

Notably, Fernandez has also showcased his prowess in the opposition’s box, contributing an impressive five goals from the back—a valuable return that has likely caught the eye of the Nigerian scouting network.

As he heads into the international break, the former Peterborough man will be hoping to add his first senior cap to his growing list of accomplishments.