Dumping England For Nigeria Was A Tough Decision – Ademola Lookman – Abroad

Ademola Lookman has spoken out about his choice to signify Nigeria over England on the worldwide stage, describing it as a “robust choice.”

Lookman was born in West London to Nigerian mother and father. He represented England from U-19 by U-21 ranges, successful the FIFA U-20 World Cup with the Three Lions in 2017.

The 24-year-old utilized to modify his allegiance to the nation of his mother and father’ nationality in October 2021. FIFA cleared him to signify Nigeria in February of this 12 months.

He made his Nigeria debut in March’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Ghana in Kumasi, the place he got here off the bench and began the return leg on the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

When requested about his choice to play for Nigeria quite than England, the RB Leipzig winger, who was on mortgage at Leicester Metropolis final season, mentioned:

“It was a troublesome choice. A call I needed to make as a result of clearly it was my nation’s name. My mother and father are Nigerians and I got here to Nigeria loads of occasions rising up and Nigeria wasn’t new to me. Being across the coach, gamers and other people wasn’t unusual.

“Making selections wasn’t a troublesome choice by way of figuring out the place I used to be going. Coming into the group, the squad has been nice and everybody has been very receptive and welcoming. I really like this group and the folks.”

Lookman got here on as an 81st-minute substitute in opposition to Sierra Leone on Thursday. The winger is hoping to attain his first objective for the Tremendous Eagles quickly and convey pleasure to Nigerians.

“Every time I step out onto the pitch, I give 100% however for Tremendous Eagles, I give 150 p.c and that’s as a result of I do know what it means to the folks.

“I hope to endear myself to Nigerians by enjoying properly and successful as many video games and laurels. My first objective might be coming quickly and hopefully I’ll rating a lot in future. In the intervening time I wish to get pleasure from enjoying and the targets will come.” he added.

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