“That was a great confidence boost for me (the game against Brazil) to be able to measure myself against players of that quality and come out with with a 1-1 draw,”Ajayi told West Brom’s official website.
“The only disappointment was not getting Neymar’s shirt. But I don’t think he was in a very good mood after the game. I asked at the end but it was already taken – I think the other lads in the team must spend the entire game asking him which is something I would never do. But I got Coutinho’s so I’m happy enough with that.
“The Nigerians love their football and they are becoming more aware of me now that I am playing a lot more consistently with the national team.
“They know about Albion of course but they love the Premier League – all the Premier League players are worshipped out there. “
