Chuba Akpom Reiterates Desire to Play for Nigeria – Will the Super Eagles Finally Answer His Call?

Ajax striker Chuba Akpom has once again expressed his unwavering desire to don the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 29-year-old London-born forward, who has Nigerian roots, remains hopeful of receiving a call-up despite years of waiting.

Chuba Akpom, a product of Arsenal’s prestigious academy, made headlines in 2019 when he officially switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. While he once represented England at youth levels, his heart has always been set on playing for the three-time African champions.

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Speaking to Oma Sports, the former Middlesbrough goal machine emphasized his commitment:

“I try to give 100%. I’ve been waiting since 2019. I’ve switched allegiances a long time ago but if it happens, it happens. I’ll just keep working hard.”

Despite his patience and perseverance, Akpom has yet to receive an invitation to join the national squad. With Nigeria constantly searching for firepower upfront, many fans are wondering—why hasn’t he been given a chance?

The Motivation Behind His Switch

Clearing up misconceptions, Akpom explained that players of Nigerian descent who initially represent England often do so due to early exposure to the English football system rather than a lack of interest in Nigeria:

“It’s not that the players are switching over because they can’t play for England, it’s just that they’ve not had the opportunity to play for Nigeria from a young age. They play in England and they play for England from youth levels all the way up.”

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His statement reflects a broader trend among dual-nationality players, many of whom have later chosen Nigeria, including Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, and Fikayo Tomori (who eventually opted for England at the senior level).

Akpom’s recent form at Ajax should put him firmly on Nigeria’s radar. The forward has shown his versatility and goal-scoring prowess in the Dutch league, and his experience playing in top European competitions could be a valuable asset to the Super Eagles.

With the upcoming international fixtures and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria needs attacking reinforcements. Akpom’s hunger and determination could bring fresh energy to the squad.

The ball is now in Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle’s court. Will he finally extend an invitation to Akpom? Nigerian fans are calling for the Ajax forward to be given a fair opportunity to prove himself on the big stage.

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