Ajax forward Chuba Akpom has reiterated his commitment to representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The 29-year-old, born in London to Nigerian parents, previously played for England at youth level but switched international allegiance to Nigeria in 2019. Despite making himself available for selection, he has yet to receive an invitation to join the three-time African champions.
“I try to give 100%. I’ve been waiting since 2019. I’ve switched allegiances a long time ago, but if it happens, it happens. I’ll just keep working hard,” Akpom told Oma Sports.
Explaining his decision to represent Nigeria, the former Arsenal academy star noted that it’s not about players choosing Nigeria as a second option.
“It’s not that the players are switching over because they can’t play for England. It’s just that they’ve not had the opportunity to play for Nigeria from a young age. They play in England and they play for England from youth levels all the way up,” Akpom added.
The Ajax striker continues to hope for a chance to contribute to the success of the Super Eagles.
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