EXCLUSIVE: Woking Midfielder Ohimai Longe Pledges International Future To Nigeria

EXCLUSIVE: Woking Midfielder Ohimai Longe Pledges International Future To Nigeria

Woking defensive midfielder Ohimai Longe has pledged his international future to Nigeria despite being eligible to play for the England selection.<br /><br />Ahead of the start of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup, the 19 - year - old wants to be given an opportunity to represent the Flying Eagles and claims to be in contact with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation.<br /><br />''I have approached a couple of people from the Nigeria Federation and former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju. I am hoping to get called up to the Nigeria Under 20 squad.<br /><br />''My parents are Nigerians and I spent a few years there growing up. I think the way I learnt to play football in England will add something to the Nigeria squad.<br /><br />''I am technically gifted which from what I have seen is rare from African players. Have a very good passing ability and good work rate. I will give my all to my country if I am invited,'' Longe told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> in a telephone conversation.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles arrived Germany this morning to begin proper preparations for the Fifa Under 20's.<br /><br />The squad will have their first training session on Tuesday evening. The players plus officials are lodging at the Bavarian town of Elfershausen.<br />
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