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I am very excited to be part of Nigeria’s National team – Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman, Nigeria’s newest attacker, has expressed his excitement at making his debut for the three-time African champions.
Lookman, who was born to Nigerian parents in Wandsworth, London, 24 years ago, grew up in the English football system, polishing his abilities at Waterloo and Crystal Palace before securing a professional deal with the Eagles.
He played for England at the under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels, most notably helping the Young Lions win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017.
Lookman, though, asked for a change of allegiance sometime last year, and FIFA granted him permission to represent Nigeria in early 2022.
“I am very excited to be part of Nigeria’s National team, and I’m feeling blessed and looking forward to helping the team,” Lookman told CAFOnline.com.
“Both my parents are Nigerians and I’ve always seen these [representing Nigeria] as a possibility. I came to Nigeria frequently when I was much younger.
“I am familiar with the people and built up a family here, so the switch from England to Nigeria is not an unusual one for me. I am glad I made the switch.”
Despite routinely playing in the English Premier League, Lookman says that participating in the World Cup would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“This is a special event, special moments, the expectations are high. For us, it’s about winning and giving our best in the match,” Lookman continues
“Ghana is a strong team, very competitive and physical. We expect that, but we’ll be ready.” he concluded.
Source: footballghana.com
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