Super Eagles: Blackburn Rovers striker chooses Nigeria over England

Blackburn Rovers forward, Dapo Afolayan, has disclosed that playing for Nigeria remains 1 of his foremost aspirations, acknowledging that helium came adjacent to receiving a call-up to the Super Eagles previously.

Afolayan demonstrated exceptional signifier earlier the September/October planetary break, making 4 goals contributions successful his last 2 Championship appearances.

His outstanding performances person attracted sizeable attention, resulting successful a information for the Championship Player of the Month award.

Bristol City fullback Rio Cardines, Millwall striker Lyndon Dykes, and West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos are likewise competing for this recognition.

Afolayan visited the Super Eagles astatine their squad edifice during the 2025 Unity Cup successful London, wherever helium engaged with players and coaching personnel, thereby reinforcing his transportation with the nationalist squad organization.

The erstwhile St. Pauli subordinate was questioned regarding what would fulfill his shot vocation and what his superior nonsubjective entails.

He com...