ENGLAND’S UNDER-20 WORLD CUP WINNER AND LIVERPOOL FORWARD, SHEYI OJO, READY TO PLAY FOR NIGERIA
England’s Under-20 World Cup winner, Sheyi Ojo, has said he would like to play for the Nigeria’s Super Eagles, if given the opportunity.
The 21-year-old, who is on loan at French club Reims from Liverpool and eligible to play for the Super Eagles because his parents are Nigerians, told BBC that, despite having 43 England caps from under-16 to under-21 level, he is keen to soar with the Eagles
“To be honest, I don’t know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I’d be honoured to go to Nigeria,”
“It’s obviously a massive nation. I’m just really focused on club football at the moment, but I’m excited for the future, both club and country.
“My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They’ve always been keen on the idea [to represent Nigeria] but so far I’ve mainly been focusing on club football.
“It’s starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour,” Ojo said.
Under FIFA rules he can switch allegiances because he is yet to play for the senior side. Ojo played five matches including the 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup final to help England to their biggest international title since 1966
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