Virgil Van Dijk: Liverpool Star Names Rema, 2 Other Nigerian Artistes in His Top 5 Playlists, Video

• Virgil van Dijk has listed out his top five songs for a matchday ahead of the EFL Cup final
• The ex-Southampton defender included three Nigerian Afrobeats singers on his playlist
• Liverpool will face Chelsea in the final of the Carabao Cup this weekend at Wembley

Dutch international Virgil van Dijk has opened up on his love for Nigerian music as he names three Afrobeats singers in his top five playlists in a recent interview.

The former Southampton defender is preparing alongside his Liverpool teammates for the EFL Carabao Cup Final against Chelsea this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp's side booked a place in the final after defeating Fulham in the semi-final, while the Blues beat lower league side Middlesbrough in the last four.

Ahead of the final, EFL interviewed the Dutch international to name his top five tracks on his playlist.

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"Hi, my name is Virgil Van Dijk, and these are my top five tracks," he said.

The former Celtic defender went further to include songs by Nigerian artists Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay, with the latter's song being top of the list, according to a report by Business Day.

"The first on the list is Omah Lay with 'Holy Ghost.' Awesome! Hear it. It keeps you in the spirit," he added.

"The second on the list would be Mase with 'Feel So Good.' Very good classic. Unbelievable! Then, the third one will be The Notorious B.I.G with 'Mo Money Mo Problems.' Nice vibes, you know what I mean?

"So, number four would be Asake with 'Lonely At The Top.' Nice one, nice vibes. The sun is shining. Hopefully, it will be nice. And my fifth one would be Rema with 'Charm.' Very nice.

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"There are lots of Afrobeats because I like to have nice vibes, the sun is shining, smiling faces and winning the Carabao Cup Final."

Van Dijk clarifies statement about his future

Sports Brief earlier reported on van Dijk clearing the air about his Liverpool's future after an initial statement suggested that he would leave in the summer.

In an interview with Men in Blazers, the former Southampton defender claimed his first comments about his future were taken entirely out of context.