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Ovie Ejaria Commits To Nigeria, Eyes Future With Super Eagles
Former England Youth International Ovie Ejaria Has Officially Declared His Intention To Represent Nigeria At Senior Level, Marking A Potential Return Of Another European-Groomed Talent To The Super Eagles Fold.
The 27-Year-Old Midfielder, Who Currently Plays For LaLiga Side Real Oviedo, Made Headlines After Confirming His Commitment To The Nigerian National Team, As Reported By OwnGoalNigeria.com.
Ejaria, Once Considered One Of England’s Bright Prospects, Took A Surprising Career Turn When He Joined Newly Promoted Real Oviedo After Almost Two Years Without A Club. So Far, He Has Made Four Appearances This Season, Including A Memorable Debut Against Spanish Giants Real Madrid.
Although His Progress Was Temporarily Halted By A Minor Injury That Sidelined Him For Three Weeks, The Former Liverpool Player Returned To Action Last Week, Coming On In The Final Minutes Of Oviedo’s 0-2 Loss To Espanyol.
His Representative Spoke About His Long-Term Goals, Saying:
“I Think It’s Too Early To Speak About Ejaria Playing For The Super Eagles, But That Is The Realistic Long-Term Goal And Aspiration. For Now, He Has To Establish Himself At Club Level To Gain The Trust Of The Nigerian Coach,” He Said.
He Added:
“It’s True That He Is Keen On Representing Nigeria At The Highest Level, And His Association With England Ended Years Ago. The Way The Season Goes Will Be Key To How His Dream Will Be.”
Ejaria’s Decision Adds To The Growing List Of Dual-National Players Opting To Represent Nigeria, A Move That Could Further Strengthen The Super Eagles’ Depth And Global Presence In The Sports Market.
For Fans And Readers Of Sports Market International, This Commitment Reflects Not Only A Personal Milestone For Ejaria But Also Nigeria’s Rising Influence In The International Football Scene — A Sign That The Best Sports Blog Conversation Continues To Be Dominated By African Football Stories Worth Watching.