Like I always say here, believe anything said by that wannabe Britico at your own peril. So e never even reach one week wey Lukman officially accepted to play for Nigeria, but that Komekn guy has been here feeding the gullible ones in here with lies since last year!!

England Under 20 World Cup Hero Set To Switch Allegiance To Nigeria, After Turning Down Three Official Approaches From Them

Tom Fenton


England youth standout Ademola Lookman is hoping to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria, as prospects of an England call-up diminishes.

The Leicester City youngster, who previously played for the likes of Charlton, Everton and RB Leipzig, was born in the UK, but he is eligible to play for Nigeria on account of his parents.

Lookman represented England at U19, U20 and U21 level, with the undisputed highlight of his time in the junior ranks being 2017's U-20 World Cup triumph.

The 24-year-old starred in the tournament alongside the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Fikayo Tomori, netting three goals en-route to the final.

Things have been more turbulent at club level since then, although the 20/21 campaign was something of a breakthrough for Lookman, as he made 34 Premier League appearances for Fulham in their ultimately fateful attempt to avoid relegation.

However, that campaign was enough to convince Leicester City to take a chance on the pacey winger, who has already scored twice for his new club this season.

With Gareth Southgate currently spoilt for choice when it comes to high-qualify wingers and forwards, even if Lookman does continue to impress under Brendan Rodgers, a call-up to England's senior squad is still highly unlikely.

Just yesterday we saw the likes of Jadon Sancho, Emile Smith-Rowe and Mason Greenwood all missing out on his latest 23-man World Cup qualifier squad, which once again highlights the depth England have in attack.

Previously, the wide-man turned down three official approaches from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to represent the African nation instead.

Speaking in 2020, Lookman stated: "I've not changed my mind [on wanting to represent England] but I'm open, and it's good to have different opportunities."

One year on, the player appears to have had a change of heart. BBC Sport reports that Lookman has officially began the process to switch allegiances to Nigeria, where opportunities to play regular international football will be more readily available.

It could turn out to be a lengthy process, as Lookman's appearances for England's junior sides complicate matters somewhat - meaning he will have to wait a bit longer to make his debut for the Super Eagles.

NFF chief scout Tunde Adelakun told the BBC: "We are aware of Lookman's desire to play for us and I have spoken to him as well. However, there is a process to it."

"After this process, then comes the consideration and decision of the head coach [Rohr] on whether or when he deems it fit to get him involved."

charlesemeka85:
I know but saying he turned down a recent call up last week

he knows what he want that a good move for him, if our own foreign born players can follow his footstep the way he
switch to Ghana I will very be glad .
Players like ebere eze nd oliseh

charlesemeka85:
just heard chelsea odoi turned down an england call up, insisting on playing for ghana

good one from pikin wey get sense

The bolded is way off the mark. Odoi is still committed to the English course, but he feels he has grown bigger than the youth stage(U21) where he gets called up instead of the main team. By the way, this is about the 3rd time he is turning down a call up from the U21 team.

Henceforth, Lukman's case should be a bench mark or reference point to how long it actually takes to clear a player from England to play for Nigeria. Let's say he made the official application for change of allegiance last week, if he becomes available for our AFCON squad in January, then, all what we have been reading about clearing players from England being a difficult lengthy task has been hoax.

charlesemeka85:
Galatasaray and fenebahche interested in nwakaeme

I wish him the best, but he should concentrate on his club career.

charlesemeka85:
just heard chelsea odoi turned down an england call up, insisting on playing for ghana

good one from pikin wey get sense

I love this

But the call up rejection was for the English U21

ChrisKels:


I wish him the best, but he should concentrate on his club career.

But has been concentrating on his club career and I don’t think he will stop doing that

ChrisKels:
Henceforth, Lukman's case should be a bench mark or reference point to how long it actually takes to clear a player from England to play for Nigeria. Let's say he made the official application for change of allegiance last week, if he becomes available for our AFCON squad in January, then, all what we have been reading about clearing players from England being a difficult lengthy task has been hoax.

Definitely... It has to do with d players coming out clean to represent us wout holding back

Meanwhile I believe eida one of oliseh or eze might follow suit

ChrisKels:


I wish him the best, but he should concentrate on his club career.

It is to Nigerias disadvantge we are not using him.
We can win an afcon with his mecurial talents
What is it about playing in Turkey and club ratings
Home grown African talents are not well advertised
playing in a good league is just a product of the agent you have.
We need him badly but we are too blind to see that.
I dont really understand us.
He can create assists and score goals for us if we bring him into the team
He is in monster form.
These European players we venerate are overrated.
In fact, in some cases except you are in a top team like real madrid, man u etc
a very good player in the turkish or belgian league might be better than you.
Being born in Africa puts one at a disadvantage.
I have said my own

elyte89:


Definitely... It has to do with d players coming out clean to represent us wout holding back

Meanwhile I believe eida one of oliseh or eze might follow suit

You are alone on that last paragraph ooo

This is getting embarrassing from the epl how is that not a penalty

Paul Mukairu with a goal

charlesemeka85:
just heard chelsea odoi turned down an england call up, insisting on playing for ghana

good one from pikin wey get sense

after the red carpet reception Ghana gave him? If he had accepted I for swear for am

jihday:
after the red carpet reception Ghana gave him? If he had accepted I for swear for am

He snubbed U21s not England.

BascoVanVeli:
This is getting embarrassing from the epl how is that not a penalty

Me sef shock.

ChrisKels:
Henceforth, Lukman's case should be a bench mark or reference point to how long it actually takes to clear a player from England to play for Nigeria. Let's say he made the official application for change of allegiance last week, if he becomes available for our AFCON squad in January, then, all what we have been reading about clearing players from England being a difficult lengthy task has been hoax.

it has always been hoax, from the beginning, that's why I defend the Nff and Pinnick on it,

a player had to start the process him/herself, then brought the concerned Fa along,

take the case of our girls, Plumptre and Roosa Ariyo you go understand well

ChrisKels:
Henceforth, Lukman's case should be a bench mark or reference point to how long it actually takes to clear a player from England to play for Nigeria. Let's say he made the official application for change of allegiance last week, if he becomes available for our AFCON squad in January, then, all what we have been reading about clearing players from England being a difficult lengthy task has been hoax.

The whole thing became clearer after Ashleigh Plumptree clearance from England to Nigeria was processed in a few months...


I really wonder what Komekn agenda here is.

howfar nwakali?

ChrisKels:


The bolded is way off the mark. Odoi is still committed to the English course, but he feels he has grown bigger than the youth stage(U21) where he gets called up instead of the main team. By the way, this is about the 3rd time he is turning down a call up from the U21 team.

michael olise sabi play ball

charlesemeka85:
just heard chelsea odoi turned down an england call up, insisting on playing for ghana

good one from pikin wey get sense

He turned down an U21 call up because he was too insulted to be called up by the U21s

Philosopher1979:



It is to Nigerias disadvantge we are not using him.
We can win an afcon with his mecurial talents
What is it about playing in Turkey and club ratings
Home grown African talents are not well advertised
playing in a good league is just a product of the agent you have.
We need him badly but we are too blind to see that.
I dont really understand us.
He can create assists and score goals for us if we bring him into the team
He is in monster form.
These European players we venerate are overrated.
In fact, in some cases except you are in a top team like real madrid, man u etc
a very good player in the turkish or belgian league might be better than you.
Being born in Africa puts one at a disadvantage.
I have said my own

Who are you talking about, Messi or Nwakaeme

Abraham Marcus starts

TheGoodJoe:
I had to do a reflection on the game between Manchester United and Manchester City.

It was a total annihilation in performance but if you look at the score, 2-0, it creates a different picture of the match. I mean, this was a game Manchester City had nine corners, while Manchester United had only one corner. Manchester City dominated possession and shots. Controlled the game at a high level but the score will not show this.

It is the same when you consider a progress of a team. If you look at results, you will miss the picture if the team is growing or not.

Over the years, Manchester United and Ole Solksjaer have used results to cover the truth. The team is not growing in play. Today, it was so exposed badly.

If the team is not improving their play on and off the pitch, with time the team will not grow.

That is why I do not celebrate results of Rhor, whether qualifying or reaching semi finals of tournaments. The question is, are we playing better? If not, we are not growing as a team.

Ole is Rohr with a Babyface

Nkunku and Chuks are extremely similar players. They even look alike.

The only difference is that Nkunku's end product is much higher than Chuks.

Dortmund without Haaland play like Nassarawa United.

Anthony Nwakaeme with an assist

Subzero047:


He turned down an U21 call up because he was too insulted to be called up by the U21s

Thr Hudson i watch play for chelsea weekly is not good enough for the 3 Lions
Southgate ir right for not giving him a call up to the senior team

A certain Destiny Efosa on Fiorentina bench against Juventus.

Edo people dey try for Italy o.

What if Newcastle is relegated before there new acclaimed revolution starts

seankafor:
What if Newcastle is relegated before there new acclaimed revolution starts

It can start from the championship LOL