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| Image: Town Forward Chuba Akpom requested to join the Super Eagles |
Chuba Akpom, the talented striker currently showcasing his skills at Ajax, has long been a subject of international intrigue. Born in Canning Town, England, to Nigerian parents, the 28-year-old forward has represented England across various youth levels but remains eligible for the senior Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Despite a prolific career, including a stellar Championship Player of the Season award while at Middlesbrough, his call to the Nigerian squad has remained elusive—until now, it seems.
In a significant development, Akpom has revealed in an interview with Independent Ipswich Town (TWTD) that concrete steps are finally being taken toward securing his international future with Nigeria. He confirmed that he has officially obtained his Nigerian passport, a crucial administrative hurdle in the process of switching his international allegiance from England. Furthermore, Akpom disclosed that his agent has been in direct contact with the head coach of the Super Eagles national team, Eric Chelle, who has consistently expressed his admiration for the player.
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| Image Credit: Akpom at Ipswich Foundation |
Akpom, communication suggests a serious and active interest from the Nigerian football authorities in capping the prolific forward. For Akpom, who has been continuously overlooked despite his impressive club form, this represents a long-awaited opportunity to represent his ancestral homeland on the world stage. For the Super Eagles, securing a player of Akpom’s calibre and current goal-scoring prowess would be a major coup, adding depth and a proven finisher to their attacking options. This move could finally see Chuba Akpom don the famous green and white, fulfilling a personal ambition and potentially bolstering the team’s firepower for the challenges ahead.
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