Lovely Video of English Born Nigeria Winger Speaking Fluent Local Language Yoruba Drops

Lovely Video of English Born Nigeria Winger Speaking Fluent Local Language Yoruba Drops

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Ademola Lookman made his Super Eagles debut last Friday against Ghana after successfully completing his nationality switch
  • The English-born Nigeria winger has been learning his native language and exhibited his fluency in a video posted on social media
  • Ademola Lookman and his Nigeria teammates are preparing for the second leg of their World Cup play-off against England

English-born Nigeria international Ademola Lookman shocked a Super Eagles fan after speaking fluent Yoruba during an interaction.

Lookman, who successfully completed his switch from England to Nigeria, made his Super Eagles debut against the Black Stars of Ghana in Kumasi last Friday.

In a video posted on Twitter, the winger sounded like someone who was born in Nigeria, and speaks the language all the time.

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English-born Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman spotted speaking fluent Yoruba. Credit: @Alookman
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The fan was so impressed with Ademola Lookman, as he expressed excitement as they spoke the popular Nigerian dialect.

The Leicester City star is currently in camp with Nigeria as the team prepares for the second leg of their World Cup play-off in Abuja.

The winger replaced Moses Simon in the first leg in Kumasi to mark his debut for the West African giants.

Super Eagles intensify training ahead of Ghana clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Super Eagles were all business-like as they continued preparations for the return leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs against Ghana.

The players appear to be in good condition and in high spirits as they had their training session at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

Asides from Samuel Chukwueze who sat out Sunday's training session, other players including Osimhen, Iheanacho, and Ekong all participated in the intense training session.

Ademola Lookman in line for Nigeria debut

Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman is set to play his first game for Nigeria against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup play-offs later this month.

The 24-year old represented England at the youth level, playing a crucial role as the European nation went on to clinch the FIFA U20 World Cup, but opted to change his national team allegiance at the senior level.

Lookman has now been included in Nigeria's 30-man roster when they renew their rivalry with the Black Stars in a two-legged clash on March 25 in Cape Coast before travelling to Abuja for the return leg four days later.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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