Liverpool Midfielder Jones Confirms His Eligibility To Play For Nigeria, Backs Super Eagles To Win AFCON

[nzeogwu]

Regardless of the outcome of today’s match, 50% of the players on this list will either apply for a FaiFA switch or indicate an ACTIVE interest to play for Nigeria.

Fikayo Tomori
J. Zirkzee
Tosin Adarabioyo
Curtis Jones
Lesley Ugochukwu
Elijah Adebayo
Felix Uduokhai
Felix Agu
Arthur Okonkwo
Ovie Ejeheri
Owen Lookman
Jonathan Rasheed
Michael Oliseh
Nonso Madueke
Dominic Solanke

Whether they are successful or make it is another matter.

[txj]

I am still laughing at that fool Eze.

Guy could have really built a legacy with SE.

He would rather twerk to "God save the King" in meaningless matches.

Part of the fault lies with Pinnick. This boy attended a training camp with the SE in London and went to visit Pinnick in his London home.
Those were missed opportunities and if the NFF President cannot convince a player to switch allegiance to Nigeria, who else can do it?
It’s a shame because down the line, he will realise the opportunities that he missed just like his predecessors like Agbonlahor, Ehiogu, Fashanu etc

I'd argue that the NFF President - at least that one - was the least likely to convince any player to switch. Eze's peers and footballers like Okocha and Kanu would have presented a more compelling narrative.

I wrote about this years ago.

Besides setting up a proper workplan for this, the NFF Chairman should have no DIRECT role in this.

You have to use people who can speak to the player in their own language as well as the parent. The coach then closes the case with his vision for the player...

[greg]

Liverpool midfielder Cutis Jones has backed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations final match against the host Cote d'Ivoire, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The 22 year old has stepped up this season for the table toppers following the sale of the midfield duo of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho making a total of 16 appearances with one assists and one goal.

With Nigeria through to the AFCON final, Jones posted his message of goodwill to the Nigerian team telling them to do it for us, referring to himself as a Nigerian confirming reports that he is of Nigerian descent.

From our checks he has been following the team since the start of the tournament and just like many Nigerians posted his relief when they got past South Africa in the semi final via a 4-2 penalty shoot out win.

Jones is of Nigerian descent through his grandmother and has represented England at U21 level. Considering his recent performances, Jones could be called up to Gareth Southgate's squad for this summer's Euros.

https://owngoalnigeria.com/2024/02/10/l ... win-afcon/

Eligibility and desire na 2 different things. Reading some of the posts reminds me of the legwork Pinnick did meeting these players. Can't imagine Gusau doing the same.

[fabio]

Liverpool midfielder Cutis Jones has backed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations final match against the host Cote d'Ivoire, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The 22 year old has stepped up this season for the table toppers following the sale of the midfield duo of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho making a total of 16 appearances with one assists and one goal.

With Nigeria through to the AFCON final, Jones posted his message of goodwill to the Nigerian team telling them to do it for us, referring to himself as a Nigerian confirming reports that he is of Nigerian descent.

From our checks he has been following the team since the start of the tournament and just like many Nigerians posted his relief when they got past South Africa in the semi final via a 4-2 penalty shoot out win.

Jones is of Nigerian descent through his grandmother and has represented England at U21 level. Considering his recent performances, Jones could be called up to Gareth Southgate's squad for this summer's Euros.

https://owngoalnigeria.com/2024/02/10/l ... win-afcon/

Eligibility and desire na 2 different things. Reading some of the posts reminds me of the legwork Pinnick did meeting these players. Can't imagine Gusau doing the same.

Guasu might delegate that responsibility to a famous ex-international or the coach.

[wiseone]

We may need to look into Cole Palmer's background too.

[Eaglezbeak]

His agent advised him to mention it,Curtis Jomes made the 33 man list for the Euros.

[kalani JR]

We may need to look into Cole Palmer's background too.

don't think the flag in the tweet is nigerian though.

[Bell]

We may need to look into Cole Palmer's background too.

SEE...Barkley and Plumptre.
Bell

[Cellular]

We may need to look into Cole Palmer's background too.

don't think the flag in the tweet is nigerian though.

Na Saint Kitts... I don waka go dia bifor. Lovely place.

[wiseone]

I was being sarcastic.

don't think the flag in the tweet is nigerian though.

[iworo]

We may need to look into Cole Palmer's background too.