Nigeria’s World Cup dream under threat? Odemwingie raises tough question

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Former Nigerian international, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has questioned how Nigeria can win the World Cup when many of its top talents represent countries like England and others.

Odemwingie made the remark while urging players of Nigerian descent born abroad to reconnect with their roots.

The former West Bromwich Albion striker, who had dual heritage with Russia and Nigeria, chose to represent Nigeria and made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2002.

Speaking to Brila FM, the 43-year-old also suggested reasons why some dual-nationality players now opt for England and other European nations instead of Nigeria.

Notably, players such as Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Tammy Abraham, Noni Madueke, and Michael Olise have chosen to represent England and France instead of Nigeria.

“Parents have a big role to play, but, you know, these days this generation pride is plenty they do shakara for Africa, that is another part of the problem,” Odemwingie said.

“I won’t judge anybody. Imagine one day the whole football squad of England will be Nigerians. It’s Nigerian genes that are showing themselves how Nigeria go win the World Cup when our talents go out to serve other people.

“One day we will have the opposite effect when people will want to play for Nigeria and bring the World Cup trophy home because these players are good players, they grew up in a better football environment, maybe tactically and technically sound.”

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