 Everton striker Victor Anichebe wants to play for Nigeria |
Everton striker Victor Anichebe will play for Nigeria after rejecting a place in the England under-21 squad. He said: "I got called by England last week but I don't really want to play for them - I want to play for Nigeria.
"(England under-21 manager) Stuart Pearce had a chat with me and gave me his opinion.
"I took it on board but I feel Nigeria is better for me."
Anichebe will now likely make his debut for Nigeria in
Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against
Lesotho.
The 19-year-old Anichebe was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but
moved to England when he was a baby.
Anichebe's international career has been in doubt for some
time.
In 2006, he withdrew from an England under-19 squad.
Later, he was called up to Nigeria's under-20s, but failed
to attend its training camp.
Anichebe has scored six goals in 31 Everton appearances,
21 as a substitute.
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