After making U-turn on Super Eagles, ex-Chelsea youngster makes Canada World Cup squad

The Canadian nationwide crew will likely be making its third look on the Mundial when it kicks off in late November

Former Chelsea ahead Ike Ugbo has been included in Canada’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Born to Nigerian dad and mom in England however raised in Canada, Ugbo was eligible to function for all three international locations.

After representing England on the youth degree, Ugbo, nevertheless, switched his allegiance to Nigeria in September 2021, confessing his love for the Tremendous Eagles.

Two months later, in November, the Troyes ahead made a U-turn on the 2013 African champions and dedicated his worldwide future to Canada.

The subsequent day after his announcement, he was referred to as to the nationwide crew for his or her 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier towards Costa Rica and Mexico.

Ugbo, 24, has since made eight appearances for the Reds and has now been named within the squad for the largest soccer fiesta on this planet.

Additionally within the Canadian squad for the World Cup is Samuel Adekugbe, one other participant of Nigerian descent.

Like Ugbo, Adekugbe was born in England and introduced up in Canada by Nigerian dad and mom.

The 27-year-old performs as a left-back for Turkish Süper Lig membership Hatayspor.