Nigeria has produced a plethora of talented footballers, but some of them have gone on to win trophies with other countries they represent. Here are some of the notable footballers who were born to Nigerian parents but won trophies with other countries.
First on the list is Vicky Lopez, who was born to a Nigerian mother and Spanish father in Madrid. She won the Under-17 title with Spain in 2018 and was named the best player of the tournament. Another player is Karim-David Adeyemi, who was eligible to play for Germany, Romania, and Nigeria, but he chose to represent Germany, helping them win the U-21 European Championship in 2021.
Akinola Ayo was another player who was born to Nigerian parents but chose to represent the United States in international competitions. He was a top performer for the US as they won the 2018 CONCACAF Championship. Ademola Lookman also helped England win the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in 2017.
Ross Barkley, whose parents are Nigerian and English, won the UEFA Under-17 Championship with England in 2010. Onyeka Gamero, born in the United States to a Nigerian father, played on the team that won the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic.
Dominic Solanke, born to a Nigerian father and a British mother, won the UEFA Under-17 European Championship in 2014 and the Under-20 World Cup with England in 2017, where he was awarded the Golden Ball. Derik Osede, born to a Nigerian father in Spain, helped Spain win the Under-19 European Championship in 2012, while Mabel Okoye, born to Nigerian parents in Spain, was a member of Spain’s winning Under-17 team in 2018.
In conclusion, these players born to Nigerian parents may have represented other countries, but their success on the international stage is a testament to the talent that Nigeria consistently produces in football.
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