FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele has turned his back on Nigeria after accepting a call - up to represent the Canadian National Team in their World Cup qualifiers against Dominica next week. <br /><br />The 23 - year - old can also don the colours of the United States and trained with the squad in January but did not make the 23 - man roster for friendlies against Chile and Panama.<br /><br />&ldquo;At the end of the day, my whole life I&rsquo;ve been a Canadian, and I&rsquo;ve always thought about playing for the Canadian national team.&rdquo; Akindele said to MLSSoccer.com. <br /><br />&ldquo;So I kind of thought that was my goal always. So that&rsquo;s what I should go for.<br /><br />&ldquo;It&rsquo;s exciting. It&rsquo;s an honor. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s something you dream about since you&rsquo;re a little kid, so it&rsquo;s really exciting that it&rsquo;s finally come true.&rdquo;<br /><br />Born in Calgary, Alberta, the 2014 MLS Rookie of the Year has played for Canada&rsquo;s U17s once.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fcdallas.com<br />