According to OwnGoalNigeria, Dapo Afolayan, a gifted winger now playing for St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga, has stated his wish to represent Nigeria at the 2026 World Cup.
Despite his dual citizenship, Afolayan’s true home is in Nigeria, despite the fact that he was born in England to parents from Nigeria..CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
With two goals and one assist this season, the 27-year-old has been absolutely sensational for St. Pauli.
He has now made his desire to play on an international level known, adding to the acclaim he has received from football fans in Nigeria.
“I want to kick on again, play international football. Play for Nigeria at the next World Cup, and hopefully, as long as my performances keep being strong and improving, then I’ll do that,” Afolayan said in a recent interview.
Super Eagles interim head coach Austine Eguavoen, who guided the squad to World Cup qualification, is sure to be intrigued by Afolayan’s statement.
Given Eguavoen’s dual role as technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Afolayan’s talent would be well-known to him, and he may be considered for future national team calls.
The winger’s aspiration to play for Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup is great news for the Super Eagles, a team that has been lacking depth and new talent.
The team may benefit from Afolayan’s speed, talent, and vision on the pitch as they get ready for the World Cup qualifying matches.
Nigerian football fans and coaches are likely to keep an eye on Afolayan as he continues to excel in the Bundesliga.
Fans will be closely observing his improvement over the next few months, as his decision to play for Nigeria is a positive turn of events...CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
