Nigerian professional footballer and Everton forward, Alex Iwobi, has revealed why he chose to play for Super Eagles rather than England.
According to Iwobi, the english side gave him a great opportunity, but he
“felt more at home” playing for Nigeria.
He switched from England to Nigeria by playing a cap-tying game for Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in March 2016, despite representing England at U16, U17 and U18 levels.
Iwobi, who is the nephew to African football legend, Jay Jay Okocha, disclosed this during an Instagram Live chat.
“I will always have my respect for England, when I played for England they gave a great opportunity, they treat me very well.
“However, I feel like I am a true Nigerian, I grew up in the Nigerian culture and when I had the opportunity to go back I felt more at home playing for Nigeria.
“I felt at home playing for England as well.” said Iwobi who has an impressive 40 international caps under his belt before turning 24 years old,” he said.
