{"id":168568,"date":"2022-03-28T11:49:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T10:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=168568"},"modified":"2022-03-28T11:49:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T10:49:40","slug":"real-reason-i-dumped-england-for-nigeria-leicester-citys-lookman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/03\/28\/real-reason-i-dumped-england-for-nigeria-leicester-citys-lookman\/","title":{"rendered":"Real reason I dumped England for Nigeria \u2013 Leicester City\u2019s Lookman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leceister FC winger Ademola Lookman has explained why he switched his nationality from England to Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Lookman, who represented England, was one of the U-20 players that won the World Cup in South Korea in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>But he debuted for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/03\/28\/nigeria-vs-ghana-super-eagles-hit-with-double-injury-blow-ahead-of-abuja-clash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Eagles<\/a> on Friday in the playoff for the 2022 Qatar World Cup against Ghana, replacing Moses Simon in the 74th minute.<\/p>\n<p>He told CAFOnline.com: \u201cI am very excited to be part of Nigeria\u2019s National team and I\u2019m feeling blessed and looking forward to helping the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth my parents are Nigerians and I\u2019ve always seen these [representing Nigeria] as a possibility. I came to Nigeria, frequently when I was much younger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles will host the Black Stars in the second leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs tie at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Leicester City man is backing his side to subdue Otto Addo\u2019s men and secure a place in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a special event, special moments, the expectations are high. For us, it\u2019s about winning and giving our best in the match,\u201d Lookman continues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGhana is a strong team, very competitive and physical. We expect that but we\u2019ll be ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former Charlton Athletic and Fulham star is also relishing the prospect of making podium successes with the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope to create great and memorable memories. Belief is a great thing not just in football, but I am sure when you believe put in hard work which I\u2019ve been putting in you can achieve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI work every day to achieve my goal. I am glad to be a part of African history and glad to be here and I hope to give you [Nigerians] sweet memories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the doubleheader between the two nations will claim one of the five African slots for Qatar 2022 and Lookman will be keen to make an impactful presence in Tuesday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leceister FC winger Ademola Lookman has explained why he switched his nationality from England to Nigeria. Lookman, who represented England, was one of the U-20 players that won the World Cup in South Korea in 2017. 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