French-Born Defender Yannick Will Not Reject Nigeria Call Up; Names Okocha As His Idol

Danish-based defender Yannick Iwunze has said that he will not reject a call up to the Super Eagles but admitted that he is yet to make up his mind on which national team to represent.<br /><br />Born in France 23 years ago to Nigerian parents, the fullback can represent France, Nigeria and the United States having lived in the North American country for eleven years.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am not sure, I haven&rsquo;t made a decision on that just yet. I still have a lot of work to do to get to that level but if God permits,I will get there one day! God is in control and He is my main focus,&rdquo; Iwunze told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;There is no way I will reject a call up to the Nigeria national team if I am invited.&rdquo;<br /><br />Iwunze remains a fan of <span>Paris Saint-Germain after following the exploits of retired Nigeria international Austin Okocha while he was on the books of the capital team.<br /><br /></span>&ldquo;Jay Jay Okocha is my all time favorite player, I watched him when I was young living in Paris and he is the reason why I am still until today a PSG fan,&rdquo; he added.<br /><br />A product of Houston Dynamo Academy, he penned a deal with <span class="_5yl5"><span>Jammerbught FC in March and was linked with a move to AC Horsens before agreeing terms with his present club.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /></span></span>
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