Super Eagles head coach Peseiro urged to beat the United States, England to prolific Ligue 1 striker

The on-loan Arsenal lad has been the revelation of the French prime flight this season following a string of wonderful performances

Prolific Reims ahead Folarin Balogun might be an excellent addition to Tremendous Eagles ought to the Nigerian nationwide group handlers persuade the teen to play for the African giants, says former Nigerian goalkeeper, Andrew Aikhoumogbe.

Tremendous Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is just not wanting attacking choices as he can work with Napoli goal-getter Victor Osimhen, Lorient goal-king Terem Moffi, Genk goal-machine Paul Onuachu and Cremonese frontman Cyriel Dessers amongst others.

However pursuits in Folarin Balogun have heightened in latest instances after the 21-year-old took the French Ligue 1 by storm.

On mortgage from Arsenal, Balogun has fired ten objectives and two assists in 16 league matches for Reims and has appeared like an actual handful for defenders.

Whereas the teen is doing nicely on the membership stage, his worldwide future is nevertheless but undecided.

Born in the USA to Nigerian mother and father however raised in England, Balogun is eligible to function for the three football-loving international locations.

Curiously, Balogun has performed for the US and England at youth ranges however stays eligible to signify Nigeria.

However that window of alternative will shut when the Arsenal academy product performs competitively for the senior nationwide group of any of these international locations.

And retired shot-stopper Andrew Aikhoumogbe has referred to as on coach Peseiro to persuade Balogun to play for Nigeria as he might kind a harmful partnership with Osimhen for the Eagles.

“In the event you ask me, bringing Balogun to the senior nationwide group fold will certainly bolster the Tremendous Eagles,” Andrew Aikhoumogbe informed CompleteSports.

“He might be an excellent addition and can create stiff competitors within the Tremendous Eagles assault.

“Little question, Balogun will praise Osimhen’s effort within the assault and naturally, Nigerians needs to be anticipating objectives from all angles as soon as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers resume.”

Balogun has usually proven that he’s pleased with his Nigerian heritage.