Akwa Ibom professional footballer Solomon Udo, who plays as a midfielder, has once again received a call-up to the Armenia national team ahead of their high-stakes UEFA Nations League knockout clash against Georgia later this month.
The raw talent, who is known for his composure and technical abilities, will join the Armenia team to take on Georgia in a two-legged encounter that will determine their fate in the competition.
The first leg of the crucial double-header will take place on Thursday, March 20, at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Armenia, before the team travels to Georgia for the return fixture on Sunday.
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So far, he has made 20 appearances for Armenia. His first-ever start for Armenia was also against Georgia, which makes this upcoming match very special for him.
Solomon Udo (Image credit: Getty Images)
Georgia finished third in League B Group One behind Czech Republic and Ukraine, while Armenia, under the guidance of Dutch tactician John van ‘t Schip, secured second place in League C Group Four, narrowly trailing North Macedonia. Now, both teams are set to battle for progression in the UEFA Nations League.
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He started his journey from the streets of Akwa Ibom, his homeland to the grand stages of European football. Since switching international allegiance to Armenia, he has become an essential figure in their national setup, amassing 20 caps for the European side. Notably, the first game he started from the blast of the whistle for Armenia was against Georgia, making this upcoming clash even more significant for him.
