Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has expressed delight following his debut appearance for the Super Eagles in their Unity Cup final victory against Jamaica.

The 19-year-old centre-back made his first senior international appearance for Nigeria on Saturday, putting in an impressive performance that earned him praise from both head coach Eric Chelle and teammate Wilfred Ndidi.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate the milestone, Fredrick wrote: "Every great story has a beginning. The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. All glory to God for my Super Eagles debut the journey continues. Huge thank you to the manager and the incredible coaching staff for believing in me."

The young defender's debut comes as part of coach Chelle's efforts to integrate new talents into the national team setup. His solid display in the thrilling encounter against Jamaica suggests he could become a regular fixture in the Super Eagles' defensive line in the future.

The Unity Cup victory continues a positive run for the Nigerian national team, who are scheduled to face Russia in an upcoming friendly match. Coach Chelle has emphasized the importance of maintaining their winning momentum in that fixture.

Fredrick's international debut represents another promising talent emerging from Nigeria's pool of Europe-based players, with the Brentford defender now looking to establish himself as a regular in the national team setup.