Mikel Praises Lookman for Choosing Nigeria Over England

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi praises Ademola Lookman for choosing to represent Nigeria instead of England. Discover Mikel’s thoughts on the decision.

John Mikel Obi, a former midfielder for Chelsea, has praised Ademola Lookman for selecting Nigeria over England when he was at the top of his game.

Lookman, a young representative for Europe, was born in England to Nigerian parents.

The 26-year-old played for England in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which they won in 2017.

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) granted the winger’s request to play for Nigeria in February 2022.

The Atlanta star has made a name for himself as one of the Super Eagles’ main players very rapidly.

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The favorite to win CAF African Player of the Year is Lookman, who won the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta the previous season.

Mikel thought the player made the appropriate choice at the appropriate moment.

It takes time for players to make the decision to represent their African heritage. Sincerely, I believe it shouldn’t be the case, Mikel stated on BeIN Sports.

If you’ve made up your mind about where to play. You will have to wait to play for England, France, or Germany; if you are not called up, that is your choice.

Make your choice now, at the age of 20, rather than waiting until you are 28 or 26. Don’t wait till you’ve passed your prime and we’re no longer your first choice.

Ademola Lookman, who is representing Nigeria, made the proper choice, in my opinion, to switch swiftly, and he has performed admirably. He’s such an amazing player, and he played brilliantly last season.