Bolu Olabige: Barcelona Academy Youngster Wants To Play for Nigeria

• Bolu Olabige has disclosed that he wants to play for Super Eagles who are three-time African champions
• The Barcelona Academy player was born in the United States to Nigerian parents who migrated
• Olabige who has scored nine goals this season with five assists also named Ronaldo as his role model

Barcelona academy youngster Bolu Olabige has confirmed his readiness to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in future and not the United States of America.

Olabige was born in the United States to Nigerian parents and have the chance to choose any of these two nations to play for on international level.

The 16-year-old claimed that it will be a dream come true for him to wear the Super Eagles jersey adding that he will continue to work hard towards his desire.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Olabige disclosed that his parents have been of great support for his football career.

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Statement made by Olabige

“I am definitely interested in playing international football because this would help fulfill my dream to represent my fatherland and bring the best of me in giving a good account of myself and skills.

“If invited by the football team selectors, it will be a great privilege and honor to put on the green-white-green jersey of Nigeria, the Great football giant of Africa.”

Olabige also named Cristiano Ronaldo and Ousmane Dembele as his two role models.

Sunday Oliseh hails Victor Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh hailed Victor Osimhen for his impressive performances for Napoli in recent times.

The former Lille of France striker recently received the prestigious Global Soccer Award, as the Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year.

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Osimhen edged out Barcelona’s Gavi and Federico Valverde of Real Madrid to the prize.

Upon receiving the award, the 24-year-old thanked everyone involved for the recognition, and expressed appreciation for those who had supported him over the years.

Among those to congratulate Osimhen on his accolade was Oliseh.

The 1996 Olympic gold medalist and AFCON 1994 winner joined several football legends in praising the attacker.