NFF Boss Approaches Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori Again

Pinnick approaches Abraham, Tomori again

By Sampson Adedeji

Despite turning down Nigeria in first attempt, Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Melvin Pinnick has continued to persuade Tammy Abraham in order to switch his allegiance to Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng understands.

BSN reports that Pinnick through Tammy Abraham father who happened to be Pinnik's friend approached Chelsea striker last year but the player said he preferred playing for the English Three Lions.

Nigeria Football supremo was at Stamford Bridge last weekend when Chelsea played out a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United where Abraham netted 2 goals.

Pinnick further stated that he will continue to talk to the player in order to change his mind.

Abraham has confirmed that he will determine his international future in April 2020

Meanwhile, Pinnick has also approached defender Fikayo Tomori to represent Nigeria's Super Eagles.

Tomori who was also in action against Sheffield United is eligible to represent 3 national teams.

He was born in Canada to Nigeria parents and has represented Canada U20 in the past, he grew up in England and also represented Junior Three Lions.

But despite that is still eligible to switch allegiance Nigeria's Super Eagles.