By Jacob Ajom

Nigeria defender Solomon Kwambe is thrilled to be available again for selection after serving out his red card ban. The full back was sent off for second book able offence in Nigeria’s final group game of the African Nations Championship against South Africa. He subsequently missed Saturday/ stirring comeback win over Morocco, but says he is now ready to contribute to the cause.

“I thank my mates for keeping us in the tournament in my absence and I promise that if I am picked for the semi-final game, I will make up for my absence in the previous game,” Kwambe said. The full back was part of the Super Eagles of Nigeria which arrived Bloemfontein on Sunday night, ahead of their semi-final clash against the Ghana’s Black Stars on Wednesday. The Nigerian team was split into two on the trip to Bloemfontein, with the first team made up of officials, arriving in the city by 7pm, while the other half of players and coaches came into town at about 9:30pm.

The team is quartered at the President Hotel and Conference Centre, alongside the Zimbabwean national team, who will be playing the first semi-final at the Free State Stadium against their Libyan opponents also on Wednesday.