First-Come,First-Served! Seattle Sounders Defender Jnohope Will Not Reject Nigeria,USA Call-Ups

First-Come,First-Served! Seattle Sounders Defender Jnohope Will Not Reject Nigeria,USA Call-Ups

Seattle Sounders youngster Tobi Jnohope has revealed that he will not reject a call-up to any of the Nigeria youth teams, though he is undecided where his international future lies at the moment.<br /><br />The teenager was born in Florida 18 years ago to a Caribbean father and a Nigerian mom, meaning he can represent the United States, Nigeria and <span>The Caribbean internationally.<br /><br /></span>&ldquo;Right now I have not been called up to the United States, if I was called up to either one I would go. My dad has left the choice to me, &rdquo; said Tobi Jnohope, who is a defender, told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very good with the ball and I&rsquo;m athletic. I also am really good at winning headers.<br /><br />&ldquo;This is my first year with the Sounders and I played for a club in Florida before Sounders.&rdquo;<br /><br />The Nigerian-American has stated the reason why he models his game after Bayern Munich versatile defender Jerome Boateng.<br /><br />&ldquo;I model my game after Jerome Boateng. He&rsquo;s composed on the ball, great in the air, and is a presence on the field,&rdquo; added Jnohope.<br /><br />Tobi Jnohope will play play collegiate soccer for University of Denver in 2016.<br /><br /><b>Ifeanyi Emmanuel</b><br /><br /><br />
Share on Social Media

Comments 0

Leave a Comment

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!