Super Eagles of Nigeria playmaker, Alex Iwobi has opened up on how he tried to convince Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze to represent Nigeria only for him to reject the offer.
The skilful midfielder will make his debut for the Three Lions in the coming days after dumping Nigeria to represent England on the international scene.
His fine form for the Palace earned him applause from the football fans and it led to manager Gareth Southgate giving him a call to the national team.
While speaking on a Brila FM radio interview on Friday which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York, Iwobi said he spoke to Eze to play for Nigeria but he never had the opportunity to come.
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‘I spoke to Ebere Eze to try and come but then obviously he’s never had the opportunity to come but I wish him all the best with England as well,’ he said.
Eze joined the camp of the Three Lions on Wednesday ahead of their Nations League matches.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Leone Stars of Sierra Leone earlier in the week opened up for the arrival of players.
Head coach, Jose Peseiro summoned 23 players for the matchday five encounter on Friday (Today0.
The team will camp at the Eko Hotel and Suites and train at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
The players are expected to start arriving at camp later today.
The Super Eagles will had their first training session on Monday.
Africa Today News, New York reports that the three-time African champions top Group A of the qualifiers with nine points.
A draw will be enough for the West Africans to seal a place in Cote d’Ivoire 2023.