Jenz: Why I dumped Nigeria for Germany

Germany-born defender Moritz Jenz has revealed why he selected to symbolize Germany over Nigeria.

The 23-year-old was born in Berlin to a Nigerian-born father from Bremen and a German mom. In consequence, he’s eligible to play for any of the three international locations.

Jenz is at present at Celtic the place is on mortgage from French Ligue 1 membership, Lorient the place Terem Moffi and Harmless Bonke ply their trades.

His soccer developmental phases have been in Germany and England and he had his first really feel of full skilled soccer in Switzerland with Lausanne Sport.

The 2-footed heart again has impressed to date this season beneath Celtic’s Australian supervisor, Ange Postecoglou, scoring twice in 5 video games for the Scottish champions.

Whereas he has his eyes set on representing Die Mannschaft , his possibilities along with his nation of delivery are slim and Nigeria can strategy him via the Granny rule, a shoppingmode FIFA rule relating to the eligibility of a participant enjoying for a nation aside from the one through which he was born in.

“I qualify for Germany and Nigeria however I would like Germany as a result of that’s the place I grew up,” he informed Glasgow Instances in a latest interview.

“It’s a nice nation to play for and hopefully sooner or later I could make a few appearances, then possibly a pair extra after which, who is aware of, maybe play in a World Cup or Euros.

“However I have to do my greatest for the membership first. That’s crucial factor and after that we are able to discuss concerning the nationwide staff.

“I’ve a greater probability of getting there enjoying right here as a result of it’s such an enormous membership,”he added.