In this interview, Philadelphia Union ace and USA youth - teamer Amobi Okugo answers questions from <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>&rsquo;s Editorial Staff on his career and the possibility of representing the Super Eagles in future.<br /><br /><b>Name</b>: Amobi Okugo<br /><b>Date of Birth</b>: 13th March, 1991<br /><b>Place of Birth</b>: Hayward, California<br /><b>Positions Played</b> : Midfield/Defense<br /><b>Height</b> : 6 Ft<br /><b>Weight</b> : 180<br /><br /><b>Describe yourself in five words.</b>...<br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo </b>: &ldquo;Humble,hardworking, loyal, intelligent and athletic.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Your favorite subjects in high school were.....</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;Sociology, Economics and most of the Mathematics courses.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Favorite Nigerian food?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo </b>: &ldquo;Fufu and Ogbono or Egusi Soup.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>When did you start playing soccer and did your parents encourage you at the beginning?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;I started playing soccer when I was three years old. My dad use to take me to the park and have me do various drills. <br /><br />&ldquo;My parents encouraged me to play soccer because all of my family members were involved with soccer.&rdquo;<br /><b><br />Playing at the park when you were much younger, which player did you model your game after?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b>: &ldquo;Austin Jay - Jay Okocha and Sunday Oliseh.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>You started your career as a midfielder. What made the coaches convert you to a defender and what is your preferred position?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;The coaches felt my abilities on the field would help the team as a defender. My preferred position is midfielder<br />because I&rsquo;ve played there all my life but center back is very fun.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Playing for the USA youth teams must mean a lot to you? How did you celebrate your first call-up?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> :&ldquo;Yes, I&rsquo;ve been part of the USA youth teams all through out my career from Under 14 to the Olympic Team. <br /><br />&ldquo;When I received my first invite, I celebrated with my family with a quiet dinner.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Have you ever been contacted by the Nigeria Federation to represent any of the National Teams and would you consider wearing the green and white jersey?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> :&ldquo;No I&rsquo;ve never been contacted by the Nigeria Federation. It would be an honor to be recognized from the country of your bloodline. <br /><br />&ldquo;If I was contacted then I would have to consider it but that hasn&rsquo;t yet happened.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Which Nigerian footballer do you think has made the biggest impact in MLS in the last three years?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> :&ldquo;Emmanuel Ekpo has probably made the biggest impact, they&rsquo;re aren&rsquo;t a lot of Nigerians in the MLS. <br /><br />&ldquo;He played for Columbus Crew and showed that he was capable of earning call ups while playing in MLS.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>What is the highlight of your career so far? </b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;My debut against Seattle Sounders , it was my first professional game.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Lowlight?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;Failing to qualify for u-20 world cup tournament. We lost to Guatemala in Guatemala in the qualifier.&rdquo;<br /><b><br />If Nigeria meets Team USA at the 2014&nbsp; World Cup, who would you support?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : &ldquo;I would be in a win-win situation and just hope for a great soccer game.&rdquo;<br /><b><br />Which Nigeria international has impressed you most in the last five years, and why are you picking him?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b>: &ldquo;John Obi Mikel has impressed me the most and not just because he&rsquo;s the most popular player. <br /><br />&ldquo;He&rsquo;s adapted very well at Chelsea and has become a proven winner. I&rsquo;m really glad he&rsquo;s moving back to his attacking mid position for Nigeria where he excelled for the Under 20 Nigeria team.&rdquo;<br /><b><br />&nbsp;What do you think are the differences between American soccer and African football?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> :&ldquo;I feel like African football players are more hungry when it comes to football.&nbsp; They know at a young age the sacrifices it takes to become a professional soccer player.&rdquo;<br /><br /><b>Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal. Which of these clubs do you support?</b><br /><br /><b>Amobi Okugo</b> : Chelsea<br /><br /><b>Thanks for your time, Amobi.<br /></b><br /><b>Amobi Okugo </b>: &ldquo;The pleasure was mine.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br />Photo Credit : philadelphiaunion.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />