Akpom Explains Why England-Born Players Are Switching Allegiance To Nigeria

Akpom Explains Why England-Born Players Are Switching Allegiance To Nigeria

Sampson Adedeji

Chuba Akpom, a forward born in England but eligible to represent Nigeria, has shared his thoughts on why foreign-born players are opting to switch their international allegiance to Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Akpom, who made the switch to Nigeria in 2019, has yet to receive a call-up to the Super Eagles.

Speaking with Oma Sports, the Ajax Amsterdam striker explained that many players are making the switch not because they cannot play for England, but because they never had the chance to represent Nigeria at youth levels.

 “It’s not about players switching because they can’t play for England, it’s just that they’ve never had the opportunity to play for Nigeria from a young age,” Akpom said.

“They play in England and represent England at all the youth levels.”