Liverpool star dumps England to play for Super Eagles

Liverpool star dumps England to play for Super Eagles

Liverpool star Sheyi Ojo has revealed he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he is invited by Gernot Rohr.
The right-back was part of England's U-20 squad that won the World Cup in 2017 play hosted by Korea.

The 21-year-old is currently is on loan with Ligue 1 outfit Reims and is eligible to play for his ancestral home because his parents are Nigerians.

Under FIFA's ruling, Ojo can switch allegiance as he is yet to play for the England senior team.

Ojo is keen to wear the Green and White colors of the Nigerian team despite having 43 England caps from under-16 to under-21 level.

"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," the winger told BBC Sport.
"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."

Nigeria have previously succeeded in snapping up former England youth internationals like Sone Aluko, Victor Moses, Shola Ameobi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina.

Ojo is line to join the likes of Shola Ameobi, Sone Aluko, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina who left Britain to play for the West African nation.

Former MK Dons player said he would love to follow suit.
"Of course, if I was to get selected I'd definitely think about it, I'd never turn down Nigeria," said Ojo.
"I'm from Nigeria originally so it'd be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.
"It's not really something I'm thinking about at the moment but you never know what could happen in the future."

For the moment, Ojo who has one goal in 13 appearances for Liverpool's senior side, is focusing on establishing himself with Reims.
Ojo has just one goal in 13 appearances for the Reds and was part of Jurgen Klopp's pre-season tour of the United States.

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