By Jacob Ajom

Award-winning FIFA U-17World Cup goalkeeper, Dele Alampasu has described his stint with the Super Eagles as an eye opener but insisted that he is cherishing every moment of his stay in camp.

’’There is a big difference between the U-17 and the Super Eagles. It is tougher here in the Eagles, but I am happy with what I have learnt here although I know this just the beginning for me,’’ he said.

The promising goal tender said he will remain patient until his moment will come when he will be asked to man the post. ‘’I am the youngest and I am happy learning from my seniors. But if the opportunity knocks, I will not disappoint,’’ he promised his fans.

He said he was stunned when he was invited to the national team and eventually got picked for the CHAN tournament. ‘’I know it is everybody’s dream to play in the national team but I never knew mine will be as fast as it turned out.’’

He regretted the absence of his two other colleagles from the U-17 team, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi who were also invited to the Eagles camp. Alampasu believes Iheanacho would have made the team if he stayed iin camp. ‘’I am sure he would have proved his worth. But it was Awoniyi’s dropping that affected me so much because he is one player we understand eachother and have played together for long. I felt sad the day he wasmdropped but the coach knows best, it can’t be possible for everybody to be in the squad.’’