Friday, 19 May 2017

Babatunde hopes Qatar SC goals earn Eagles call-up

.Set to be offered improved deal
By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles attacking midfielder, Michael Babatunde hopes his exploits for Qatar Sports Club this outgoing season will earn him a return to the national team.


Babatunde was voted Qatar SC Player of the Season in his debut season after he scored 25 goals and provided 10 assists which helped his Qatari second division side gain promotion to the elite league.

The 2014 World Cup star is the highest scoring Nigerian player this season in Europe outscoring the trio of Kayode Olanrewaju (22 goals), Henry Onyekuru (22 goals) and Anthony Nwakeame (18 goals).

"I had a good season but it's not enough to have a good season and be left out of your national team.

"I'm happy my goals helped Qatar SC gained promotion but I want to build on that form so I can get a chance to represent my country," the former Raja Casablanca midfielder told SportingLife in Lagos.

Qatar SC are ready to reward the 24 year old with a new improved contract following his brilliant debut season at the club.

Babatunde's rich vein of form has also seen the Doha based outfit turn down several offers from European teams ready to take him on loan ahead of the 2017/18 season.


"I have been approached by several teams but I want to make a decision that will boost my chances of making a return back to the team," he told SportingLife.

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