Former Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje has saluted the choice of 2017 England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder, Ovie Ejaria of committing his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England.
The skillful defender is only awaiting FIFA’s approval before he is considered for a call-up to the Super Eagles.
Sam Sodje, who with his brother decided to featured for Nigeria over England their birth place said he is happy for Ejaria because he will enjoy his international football with more playing time with the Super Eagles.
“It’s a very good move that Ejaria made choosing Nigeria over England. If he wants to have a long international career, I think playing for Nigeria would be his best bet because you never know about England.
“With Nigeria, he will go to more tournaments, he will play more games, he will be more exposed and that will help him in his clubside.
“If he plays for Nigeria, he’ll be more respected in his club. Being an international, life after sports, England would benefit you,” Sodje said.
Sodje’s elder brother, Efe, who was also born in London, represented Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup, and went the distance as the Super Eagles registered an impressive goalless draw against England.
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