BisQuit:
Still on the euphoria of Nigeria qualifying for the 2018 world cup tournament in Russia, we take a look at players of Nigerian descent who could have represented Nigeria at the biggest stage of them all but opted to represent another country

One cannot fathom what inspired the decision of these talented footballers to adorn the colours of other countries instead of the aesthetically arranged, green-white-green. Whether this happens by dual nationalities, lack of opportunities to impress on the home front or outright decision to represent other countries, Nigeria can boast of a wealthy array of football talents in diaspora.

Let's take a look at the long list of some talented Nigerian footballers who have never played for the Nigerian national team.

Source=http://.com/nigerian-players-who-have-never-played-for-the-national-team

Cc: Mynd44 , Lalasticlala


Chuba Akpom


Chuba Amechi Akpom, 21, is an English professional footballer of Nigerian descent who plays as a striker and centre forward for Brighton & Hove Albion on loan from Arsenal. He has represented England at youth international levels. There were rumours that several distinguished Nigerian football stakeholders, including ex-Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu and Amaju Pinnick,the president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), had attempted to convince the Hale End Academy product to switch allegiance to Nigeria without success.

yeyerolling:
trash list, most don't have nigerian passports and have played for their country of birth.when u say who have never played (can they still play?no) ur list is flawed, lets educate u more, there is ade akinbiyi, polish goal banger olisadebe, ugo ehiogu, john fashanu, Akinfenwa the beast,Owomoyela patrick etc.

LexngtonSteele:


Ah...you were born early to mid 80s...i see.

You made me nostalgic with all these names

coolebux:
Do you also know that virtually all the black English footballers both past and present are all Jamaicans
Yet their people haven't compiled this type of "regret list"

Though we've had our fair share of these oyibo players
The likes of osaze, Iwobi, Troost, Leon etc.

Rockyrascal:
chuba akpom and Ola Aina played in a friendly game against corsica and Senegal this year

sucess001:
Messi nko....


or you didnt know his great great grandfather's capentar was a nigerian and he was named Oluwa Messi Aigbe at birth?


nonsense!!!

sucess001:
Messi nko....


or you didnt know his great great grandfather's capentar was a nigerian and he was named Oluwa Messi Aigbe at birth?


nonsense!!!

sucess001:
Messi nko....


or you didnt know his great great grandfather's capentar was a nigerian and he was named Oluwa Messi Aigbe at birth?


nonsense!!!

BisQuit:
Sidney Sam



Sidney Sam is a German professional footballer with a Nigerian heritage who plays as a forward or winger for SV Darmstadt 98 on loan from Schalke 04. He is known for his explosive speed and dribbling style. In 2013, the 29-year old player denied Nigeria with his words:

"The 2014 World Cup is still far away but for me it is only Germany that counts. We don't have to speak about Nigeria. I never really thought about Nigeria and I do not know who invented that. I always wanted to play for Germany and I know I was on the coach's list. It is a pity, I was often injured but now I am here and want to prove my strengths."

WHERE IS SYDNEY SAM TODAY
That Stupid boy, who thinks he is the best in the worlds
Germany used him 5 times and dumped him!

BisQuit:
Dennis Aogo


Born to a German mother and a Nigerian father, Dennis Aogo is a German professional footballer who plays as a left back and left wing-back or midfielder for Schalke 04. The 30-year old footballer once revealed in an interview that Nigeria once invited him to play for the national team which he turned down.

''When I heard Nigeria wanted me for the World Cup, I had to really think about it.But I hesitated because Nigerians won't recognise me as a true African, it's a totally different culture from what I am used to in Germany.I know many Africans who were born in Europe are now playing for African teams but they are not regarded as locals.Nigeria is not well organised like what I am used to in Germany.I have been to Nigeria once for 14 days and so I knew what I wanted."

SmartyPants:


Really? The likes of Sidney Sam and Aogo are the best of the best?

The only top level players there are Dele Alli and David Alaba. Barkley, Sam and Ogbonna are merely decent players.

The rest are outright poor players that won't cut it at any decent level.

DBlackCeazer:
David is the son of a Nigerian musician named Inferno. Wishes for all(wadada) anyone?

Rockyrascal:
chuba akpom and Ola Aina played in a friendly game against corsica and Senegal this year

davillian:

they are not doing beta then why are Nigerian representatives going after them.
You would not understand I'm sure Uve not tried representing your country nd u wre turned down because u refuse to pay or share you salary.

freshkik:

WOW! really?? i use to watch dat when i was young..... if i remember correctly, the video was don outside in snow...... 'i was always singing 1 line dat i doubt if its correct sef, it goes * wadada wadada we sing for every one now.. *

BisQuit:
Sidney Sam



Sidney Sam is a German professional footballer with a Nigerian heritage who plays as a forward or winger for SV Darmstadt 98 on loan from Schalke 04. He is known for his explosive speed and dribbling style. In 2013, the 29-year old player denied Nigeria with his words:

"The 2014 World Cup is still far away but for me it is only Germany that counts. We don't have to speak about Nigeria. I never really thought about Nigeria and I do not know who invented that. I always wanted to play for Germany and I know I was on the coach's list. It is a pity, I was often injured but now I am here and want to prove my strengths."