The mother of Manchester City’s rising star, Justin Oboavwoduo, Judith Oboavwoduo, has conveyed her son’s eagerness to represent the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, as reported by OwnGoalNigeria. In an interview with Flashscore, Mrs. Oboavwoduo expressed that her son is open to representing Nigeria, despite his eligibility to play for England, where he was born and raised.
- She emphasized the significance of Justin’s Nigerian origin and the family’s strong ties to the country.
- Justin Oboavwoduo has been making headlines in Manchester City’s youth ranks, notably scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League against Sparta Prague.
- His impressive performances have generated speculation about his international future.
- Mrs. Oboavwoduo’s comments are likely to attract interest from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), which is keen to secure promising young players.
- She mentioned that the family is “open to where God leads” regarding Justin’s international career.
- The Oboavwoduo family’s connection to Nigerian football is strong, with Justin’s younger sister participating in the U17 World Cup in England.
- Mrs. Oboavwoduo expressed pride in their close following of Nigerian football, including the national team’s progress.
- With Justin’s rapid ascent through Manchester City’s ranks, a potential call-up to the Super Eagles could be imminent.-
The NFF is likely to monitor his progress closely, aiming to secure his commitment to Nigeria’s national team.
