Barcelona youth team player, Boluwatife Balogun, has committed his international future to Nigeria despite being eligible to represent Holland and France.
After initially turning down an invitation in the past due to injury, the highly-rated 18-year-old has now made his services available to Nigeria.
“I have been called up once for Nigeria’s national Under-17 team but I didn’t come to camp due to injuries. If I get any call now, I will honour it because I want to serve my fatherland, if I’m invited,” Balogun told SL10.ng.
“I was born in Nigeria. My mom is French and I have a Dutch passport, so I’m also eligible to play for Holland and France.
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“I don’t have any special reason why I am picking Nigeria ahead of these countries, that’s what my dad wants.”
Balogun was with Lens Academy before he was snapped up by Barcelona two years ago.
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