Yira Sor sets sights on Super Eagles impact after first call-up

KRC Genk forward Yira Sor described the significance of representing Nigeria at the international level on the national team’s social media channels, confirming his ambition to make a lasting impact with the Super Eagles.

KRC Genk claims that forward Yira Sor 🇳🇬 is the fastest player in European football.

After watching his goal late in Genk’s 3-0 victory against KAA Gent, it is difficult to argue against the evidence 🤷‍♂️pic.twitter.com/IktfpSFSiK

— Pan-Africa Football (@PanAfricaFooty) March 2, 2026

​The 25-year-old admitted that his first call-up to the national team came as a “big shock.” Sor was named last week in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan by head coach Éric Chelle, with Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez and winger Philip Otele all coming as new invitees to the team.

Sor not taking Super Eagles moment for granted

The former Flying Eagles winger stated that he is determined to become a regular fixture in the side.

“Just two months ago, I was watching the team at the AFCON, and I was nervous, every game they played I was supporting the team.

Two, three months later, I got called up to join this team, it was really a big shock for me to be honest. I thank God for everything. To represent Nigeria, over 200 million people, I’m really honoured . It’s a privilege I must not take for granted. I have to push to the maximum.”

Sor also shared what he intends to bring to the pitch for the three-time African champions.

“I’m a player with a lot of pace, I love linking up play with my teammates. I hope I can give this to the team, and together we can achieve more.”

 

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The Genk forward who was named as part of Chelle’s squad for the March International Friendly Series, will hope to impress as the Super Eagles begin their preparations following the 2025 AFCON tournament.