Luton Town striker, Elijah Adebayo has expressed his interest to play with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The 26-year-old footballer made his interest known in a clip now going viral on social media. Although a dual citizen, bearing both English and Nigerian passports, Adebayo says he loves being Nigerian.
He also added that even though his mother would be proud if he played for either Nigeria or England, she would be prouder if he played for Nigeria.
“I would love to play for Nigeria”
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– Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo pic.twitter.com/9aDbtuMbAK
The striker, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, was slated to be called up to the Super Eagles, but his most recent injury prevented him from playing.
Elijah Adebayo who has scored nine goals in the Premier League so far this season was in top form before he was sidelined by injury.
Many Nigerians have expressed their excitement and applauded the player for wanting to play with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
However, others are concerned about the fact that the Nigeria senior national team already has a great deal of world-class strikers, and wonders who Adebayo would bench if he eventually comes in.