Tammy Abraham refuses to rule out playing for Nigeria

Tammy Abraham refuses to rule out playing for Nigeria

By Adejuyigbe Olorunfemi

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has refused to rule out not playing for Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Tammy Abraham scored an hattrick In Chelsea's 5-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, making him the joint top scorer alongside Manchester city's Sergio Aguero with Seven goals.

The 21year old has been capped twice by England at senior level where he played against Germany and Brazil in friendly matches in 2017, but he hasn't featured for England in any competitive game; making it possible for him to switch allegiance to Nigeria, who he is eligible to represent due to his heritage. 

As reported by goal, Abraham said: 'Yes, I have heard the talk. I have not really been focused on that yet.

'I think when the time comes, the times comes. It is about focusing on Chelsea and hopefully scoring goals and getting victories.

'We never know. You can never say never, whatever comes first really. I just have to keep full focus on Chelsea.  

After spells on loan at Bristol City, Swansea and Aston Villa, Abraham is finally getting a chance to lead the line for Chelsea.

According to reports, Tammy Abraham will tend to make his decision towards the end of the campaign for the country he will play for.