Startling information from England indicates that Liverpool’s Nigeria-born winger, Jordon Ibe may have turned his back on an offer to line out for the Super Eagles, despite a visit by new head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh earlier this week.

In contrast with initial reports from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that Oliseh had convinced Ibe to don the green-and-white instead of stepping into senior international commitments with England, the fast-rising youngster has apparently made up his mind to snub his father’s country.

This is sequel to an exposé by British community newspaper, Liverpool Echo, which reports that Ibe, who has 10 appearances for England at youth level, has already spoken of his preference for a future with his country of birth.

The report states categorically that the 19-year-old winger is committed to play for England at full senior level, despite interest from Nigeria, though the youngster, who was born in Bermondsey, is eligible for the Eagles through his father’s nationality.



It was based on hints about Ibe’s father’s preference for Nigeria that Oliseh on Wednesday held talks with the Liverpool kid over switching his long-term future national allegiance, but the youngster has reportedly turned down the approach.

Ibe has represented England at U18m 19 and 20 levels and was recently promoted to Gareth Southgate’s U21s but is still eligible to play for Nigeria at the highest level because of his father’s roots.

He would not be bound to England until his plays in a competitive game for them but the FA are keen to keep him within their set up, while Gareth Southgate and technical director, Dan Ashworth, are now likely to get in touch and counter Nigeria’s overtures.

The 19-year-old teenage star, who has been tipped to fill the void left by Raheem Sterling at Anfield Road, has not made any personal comment on his preference, but sources told goal.com that he did accept Nigeria’s offer, despite meeting with Oliseh.

“Ibe hasn’t committed to Nigeria yet but discussions with him were positive because of his acceptance to meet with the crew that visited him,” the source told Goal.



“But he won’t be ready to feature for the Eagles against Tanzania this year because of the process that entails his switch but he could be ready next year.”


Source: http://www.allsoccerplanet.com/2015/08/jordon-ibe-reportedly-snub-the-chance-to-play-for-nigeria


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I'll be back to modify this post for my squad if I'm made NIGERIA's coach

There is an adage that goes like this in my Country...
Dog Wey wan lost no dey hear the owner whiatle...
Jordan Aib or whatever it is they address u name in the English Media..
If u play for Naija u r most welcome if u Don't,And want to play for English team...the Lord is ur Strength.
Ask a Certain Agbonlahor,Carlton Cole,Ross Barkley, Ugo Ehiogu, Sidney Sam, Patrick Owomoyela et al..the r licking their wounds now
While the likes of Victor Moses, Peter Odemwingie are enjoying themselves due to the decision they made to play for Naija..with Moses even winning the Nation's Cup and Osaze playing for Naija in two world cup tournaments...
May God help u

Abeg them dey beg sheet mk e smell?

England only gives u a callup when ur in form.if ur not in form,no national team.its his career let him enjoy it abeg
Afterall there are so many 19 year old promising attackers in our leagues waiting to be discovered

Look at the source of the news, you will know the liverpool paper are jst trying to cause confusion.

let him go away... Nigeria can be successful without him

He should contact John Fashanu,Gabby Aghonlahor,Ugo Ehiogu,John Salako etc b4 playing for Nigeria or England.

edorhe14:
There is an adage that goes like this in my Country...
Dog Wey wan lost no dey hear the owner whiatle...
Jordan Aib or whatever it is they address u name in the English Media..
If u play for Naija u r most welcome if u Don't,And want to play for English team...the Lord is ur Strength.
Ask a Certain Agbonlahor,Carlton Cole,Ross Barkley, Ugo Ehiogu, Sidney Sam, Patrick Owomoyela et al..the r licking their wounds now
While the likes of Victor Moses, Peter Odemwingie are enjoying themselves due to the decision they made to play for Naija..with Moses even winning the Nation's Cup and Osaze playing for Naija in two world cup tournaments...
May God help u

He go learn lessons.

tuffgongjo:
He go learn lessons.

That's Certain....