By Our Reporter
JOHN Ogu's invitation for next month's Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria in Uyo by Gernot Rohr has been of delight to Mainz 05 Leon Balogun.
NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com can report that the Hapoel Be’er Sheva of Israel midfielder is making a return to the senior national team a year and seven months after he was called up amongst 27 players for the proposed friendly matches against Bolivia and South Africa on 18 March 2015.
Recall, Uganda Cranes replaced the South Americans who withdrew from the tune-game.
Balogun, who is also making his return to the team after injury ruled him out of the World Cup match day 1 game against Zambia in Ndola shared a tweet on his handle @LeonBalogun: "Welcome back @ogujohnugo looking forward to see u again bro! Don't forget to bring some new tunes 🙌🏽🎶."
Nigeria who tops Group B stand a chance to get 6points from two games if they beat the Desert Foxes on November 12.
