Luton Town’s Adebayo fancies playing for Super Eagles

Luton Town’s Elijah Adebayo has expressed his desire to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

The 26-year-old Adebayo was born in Brent, England to Nigerian parents.

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🇳🇬 Elijah Adebayo, when asked about his international future, expressed his desire to represent Nigeria: "I would like to make my mother proud by playing for Nigeria. That would make her happy."

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Adebayo is eligible to represent both Nigeria and England at international level.

The striker said his mother will be happy to see him wear the green and white jersey of Nigeria.

“I would like to play for Nigeria,” Adebayo told The Times.

Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo is eyeing the Super Eagles:

🗣️“I would like to represent Nigeria to make my mother proud, that would make my mother happy."

He has scored 9 goals this season in the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/OZTHCp9Vj4

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“It would make my mum happy, make her proud. That’s something we’ve spoken about.

“Playing for England? It would be a case of whichever comes first. My mum would be proud if I played for Nigeria or England, but Nigeria especially.”

Adebayo has netted nine goals in 23 league appearances for Luton Town this campaign.