Lookman turned down the opportunity to play for Nigeria In early 2017, after an approach from then national team coach, Gernot Rohr
By Kehinde Okeowo
Leicester forward, Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight over FIFA’s accent to his decision to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria, he also said he cannot wait to don the Nigerian shirt.
Lookman spoke for the first time on social media. after the world governing body, FIFA granted his wish to play for Nigeria
The 24-year-old winger, who currently plays for Premier League outfit Leicester is originally from RB Leipzig, after representing England at the youth level he switched allegiance to the country of his parents, Nigeria.
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After his application was approved by FIFA two days ago, he took to his social media page to express his happiness over the decision of the world football governing body, he also appreciated Nigerian fans for their warm acceptance.
“Delighted to announce Fifa has approved my nationality switch,” Lookman wrote on his social media pages. “Thank you for the warm welcome and I can’t wait to put on the Super Eagles shirt and represent the country.”
According to Goal.com, Lookman received his first international call-up when he was named in the England U19 squad against Mexico and was subsequently named for the European U19 Championships that summer.
In early 2017, he turned down the opportunity to switch allegiance to Nigeria after an approach from then national team coach, Gernot Rohr.
Lookman was selected in the England U20 team for the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup. He scored three goals in the tournament, two against Costa Rica in the Round of 16 and one goal against Italy in the semi-finals.
England went on to beat Venezuela 1-0 in the final, to achieve the country’s first victory in the final of a global tournament since the 1966 World Cup.