“The pressure of the Super Eagles shirt is too much” | In conversation with Bruno Onyemaechi

Super Eagles and Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi sits down exclusively with EaglesTracker to discuss his football journey, from growing up in Owerri, moving to Anambra, eventually getting a transfer to playing football in Europe, and then representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
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0:00 Intro
0:58 Favourite holiday destinations
1:48 How I started playing football
4:45 Support from my parents
5:31 Siblings playing football
6:20 My favourite team growing up
7:31 Players I look up to
8:17 Playing as a forward for the Golden Eaglets
8:50 How I became a defender
9:52 My favourite position
10:19 Is Nigeria’s youth system working?
12:05 Missing the U17 World Cup in 2017
13:12 How my journey in Europe started
15:17 Failed move to Norway
15:58 The style of football in Portugal
16:49 Adapting to life in Portugal
18:00 Fighting relegation last season (23/24)
20:06 Relationship with Chidozie Awaziem
22:02 First Super Eagles call up
25:08 My Super Eagles debut
27:29 Getting called up for AFCON 2023
30:03 Finishing second at AFCON 2023
31:39 Disappointment of not featuring at the AFCON
33:17 Thoughts on Jose Peseiro
35:30 GAME: How many can you name in 30 seconds?
38:49 GAME: Quickfire questions
41:20 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
44:35 GAME: Do you remember?
49:05 How I plan for my career
50:08 Failed transfer to Nantes
53:04 GAME: Would you rather?
55:04 Advice for aspiring footballers
57:10 What to expect in the future
57:53 Outro

[@temiitxyoh]

Onyemaechi, great guy. Looking forward to watching this fully!

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

You’ll love it

[@user-ck2np4bn8y]

Humble and shy. Big up 💯

[@ogbebisiuchenna2413]

Bruno is actually my immediate junior brother, I feel so so proud watching this video and hearing him speak. God bless Bruno God bless AyoT God bless Nigeria God bless Eagles tracker

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@sholasholknb9199]

@@ogbebisiuchenna2413 Congrats to your blessed family

[@jopykayode1225]

Awwnnnn

[@sholasholknb9199]

Bruno Great hard working and humble guy, insightful questions from Ayo T, enjoyed every minute

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@uchennanwosu4625]

Good kid!

[@tersechrisgogo]

Nice interview

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@ifeanyindukwu]

For UCL n AfCON Bruno said heyy

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

🤣🤣

[@yussufoluwatobi6586]

Awesome Ayo T

[@EaglesTrackerNG]

Thanks for watching!

[@MajorrBison]

I can only imagine what the pressure would be like if he played for England, spain, France or Germany. They need to wtart winning games. Control the midfield and attack like we are known for.