Tyronne Ebuehi has ruled out playing for the Netherlands, saying that Nigeria first gave him the opportunity to represent an international team.

As long as he has not been cap-tied by the Nigeria Football Federation, the door is still open for the right back to turn out for the Dutch National teams but the Haarlem-born starlet is hoping to follow in the footsteps of William Troost-Ekong.

''But I will not do that anymore (play for the Netherlands, ed) . If you play for ADO Den Haag in all respects, there is a chance that you will be at the Dutch team,'' Ebuehi said to northside.nl.

''The competition here is great. Of course, you never know what the future looks like, but I got this chance from Nigeria and thought I had to get it.''

He added : ''William is in the first team. I still know him from his time at Dordrecht. He has developed tremendously and is a great example for me.''

Ebuehi's only appearance for the Super Eagles to date was against Togo in an international friendly in June.

Igho Kingsley