The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
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The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
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The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level
by Joel Omotto
Opinion is divided on whether players born and raised in Europe who choose to play for African countries of their origin are doing so for the right reasons, and whether their decision to represent the continent’s sides make African football stronger.
The debate was reignited online by @SulkyNico who documented some of the reasons why players may switch allegiance while assessing the benefits to the African countries.
They used Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly as an example after the Napoli defender’s recent comments that he changed nationalities having waited—in vain—for a France call-up.
While some African fans believe this kind of switch is great the continent, some are of the opinion that such players are opportunists, who are treating African nations as backups after failing to be selected by senior national sides.
“Imagine you raised someone else's child from birth, gave him everything and then his real dad comes along and wants to take him away after contributing nothing,” wrote @HarryNorton on Twitter. “I guess that's how these European countries can feel sometimes.”
@georgebazz1 weighed in with the example of a player who could have featured for Nigeria, but instead plumped to commit to England’s Three Lions.
“Look at Fikayo Tomori,” he began. “England made sure he cannot play for Nigeria anymore. So frustrating because Tomori has world class potential and could have marshalled Nigeria's defence for years. Now, he can't even get an England call up.”
Some preferred to focus on the example of Koulibaly himself.
“He got snubbed by France national team and made it seem like he wanted Senegal from the onset. If France had called him, he would have played for them. The thread is true but it shouldn’t come from him,” responded @IKAY, in response to the centre-back’s decision to switch from France to Senegal.
“I have had this discussion with my dad too about how amazing it would be if the Nigerian players who are playing for England and other European countries would help Africa a lot if they played for their respective countries,” commented @folshed.
@funnywalkingboy threw in another twist, noting: “What is not mentioned is that these players you highlighted are the product of European systems, not African ones.
“Would these players have made it to the top if they grew up in Dakar or Lagos? Africa needs to get it right and produce our players like we used to.”
He added: “Let’s invest in our systems then those players will actually be more eager to be play for us instead of waiting to poach players that are produced by European investment because of bloodlines.
“That’s why African teams have gone down in performance in global tournaments.”
One final comment added in the example of Bundesliga star man Christopher Nkunku, who appears to have decided his future is with France, despite the interest of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I wish you could also add Congolese players playing for France and the recent case of Nkunku, who was about to be called in the DRC squad to face Morocco when he suddenly received a call to the France national team,” said @davidjrdasilver.
The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level
by Joel Omotto
Opinion is divided on whether players born and raised in Europe who choose to play for African countries of their origin are doing so for the right reasons, and whether their decision to represent the continent’s sides make African football stronger.
The debate was reignited online by @SulkyNico who documented some of the reasons why players may switch allegiance while assessing the benefits to the African countries.
They used Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly as an example after the Napoli defender’s recent comments that he changed nationalities having waited—in vain—for a France call-up.
While some African fans believe this kind of switch is great the continent, some are of the opinion that such players are opportunists, who are treating African nations as backups after failing to be selected by senior national sides.
“Imagine you raised someone else's child from birth, gave him everything and then his real dad comes along and wants to take him away after contributing nothing,” wrote @HarryNorton on Twitter. “I guess that's how these European countries can feel sometimes.”
@georgebazz1 weighed in with the example of a player who could have featured for Nigeria, but instead plumped to commit to England’s Three Lions.
“Look at Fikayo Tomori,” he began. “England made sure he cannot play for Nigeria anymore. So frustrating because Tomori has world class potential and could have marshalled Nigeria's defence for years. Now, he can't even get an England call up.”
Some preferred to focus on the example of Koulibaly himself.
“He got snubbed by France national team and made it seem like he wanted Senegal from the onset. If France had called him, he would have played for them. The thread is true but it shouldn’t come from him,” responded @IKAY, in response to the centre-back’s decision to switch from France to Senegal.
“I have had this discussion with my dad too about how amazing it would be if the Nigerian players who are playing for England and other European countries would help Africa a lot if they played for their respective countries,” commented @folshed.
@funnywalkingboy threw in another twist, noting: “What is not mentioned is that these players you highlighted are the product of European systems, not African ones.
“Would these players have made it to the top if they grew up in Dakar or Lagos? Africa needs to get it right and produce our players like we used to.”
He added: “Let’s invest in our systems then those players will actually be more eager to be play for us instead of waiting to poach players that are produced by European investment because of bloodlines.
“That’s why African teams have gone down in performance in global tournaments.”
One final comment added in the example of Bundesliga star man Christopher Nkunku, who appears to have decided his future is with France, despite the interest of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I wish you could also add Congolese players playing for France and the recent case of Nkunku, who was about to be called in the DRC squad to face Morocco when he suddenly received a call to the France national team,” said @davidjrdasilver.
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Re: The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
Nothing more to add oo. Our SE was full of trash players vs a trash ghana team..2 freaking draws
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Re: The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
That's the trend.... at least in the case of Nigeria, with a whole slew of mediocre mercenaries. It further deepens the mediocrity within the domestic arena. Imported coaches with imported players in tow. Anyways, Nigeria is so useless a country that foreign rejects become gold.
Two things' Nigerians, especially the youths, need to eschew in order to salvage their lives and descendants:
1. Church/Religiosity
2. Football
Two things' Nigerians, especially the youths, need to eschew in order to salvage their lives and descendants:
1. Church/Religiosity
2. Football
Re: The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
To me it makes no difference whether the players are local or imported as you say, if we don’t have a football structure domestically it makes no sense, is there a discernible SE pattern of play
Basically my view is that the problem is not of personnel but of pattern and organisation
Put the Senegalese players in the Nigerian structure and you will have similar frustrations
There has to be in tandem the commitment from players , the FACT , local clubs , coaches to feed into a strong super eagles framework
Basically my view is that the problem is not of personnel but of pattern and organisation
Put the Senegalese players in the Nigerian structure and you will have similar frustrations
There has to be in tandem the commitment from players , the FACT , local clubs , coaches to feed into a strong super eagles framework
For my sceptical Nigerian Friends : Pessimism is great because you are either always right or pleasantly surprised.
Re: The continent’s supporters are divided on the benefit of dual-nationality players at international level.
I don’t think we disagree. I made an emphasis that the country is very useless… which it is and that covers a lot beyond football. Processes as simple as getting an NIN is made complicated by individuals at every stage.akamoke wrote: ↑Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:12 am To me it makes no difference whether the players are local or imported as you say, if we don’t have a football structure domestically it makes no sense, is there a discernible SE pattern of play
Basically my view is that the problem is not of personnel but of pattern and organisation
Put the Senegalese players in the Nigerian structure and you will have similar frustrations
There has to be in tandem the commitment from players , the FACT , local clubs , coaches to feed into a strong super eagles framework
Now scale that up to the administrative level and you’ll see why it is a waste of time expecting things to improve with the current mindset and behavior of the average Nigerian. The average Nigerian panders by invoking Jesus, God or the Bible. The average Nigerian is dishonest and can’t be expected to timely deliver or, if at all, do what’s right.
The collective Nigerian behavior is the reason for Nigeria. Anyone who expects some semblance of sanity from there is delusional and needs to come home for a reality check.