Versatile Rotherham United midfielder Odoffin commits international future to Nigeria over England
Published: April 22, 2024Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Rotherham United star Hakeem Odoffin has made himself available for Super Eagles selection after committing his international future to the three-time African champions.
Born in Barnet, Odoffin qualifies to represent England's Three Lions but he's certainly not on the radar of manager Gareth Southgate, given that he currently plays in the second tier of English football.
Despite Rotherham United's woes on the pitch this season, his reputation is still intact as he has been arguably their standout player, scoring four goals in thirty-eight appearances across all competitions.
The 26-year-old offers versatility as he can play as a centre-back, defensive midfielder or box-to-box midfielder.
He played against Super Eagles stars Joe Aribo, Calvin Bassey and Leon Balogun during his time in Scotland with
Hamilton Academical, and faced Semi Ajayi and Josh Maja in the Championship this term.
Odoffin wants to play for the Super Eagles because he feels more connected to Nigeria than England, having schooled in Nigeria in his pre-teen years before returning to England.
He started his career with the youth team of Tottenham Hotspur, before spells at Barnet, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Northampton Town, Livingston and Hamilton Academical, from where he joined Rotherham United in the summer of 2021.
Odoffin has a contract with Rotherham United until June 30, 2024, with the Millers holding a club option for the 2024-2025 campaign.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Nigerian exports: Three CBs willing to play for Super Eagles score in EFL; Itodo, Samu, Omochere strike
- A foot in both camps: 2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise watches Palace lose to Arsenal; Nwaneri subbed in
- 'The trophy went to Lookman' - Hakimi's mother spills the beans on what PSG star told her before CAF Awards
- New era at Southampton: Croatian tactician Ivan Juric to coach Onuachu, Aribo and Ugochukwu
- 'That is a great finish' - Former Liverpool goalkeeper lauds Ola Aina for fantastic goal v Brentford
- 'Do I like Osimhen?' - Luis Enrique reacts to reports linking Napoli-owned striker to Paris Saint-Germain
- Confirmed: Promising GK Otega Ekperuoh departs Europe's largest football club for pastures new
- 'Missed a penalty attempting a Panenka' - Lookman's agent Hakimi shares incredible story of African POTY
- 'A striker with so much power' - Anderlecht coach reveals Arokodare will be a marked man
- Chelsea make transfer decision on George after promotion to first team on a permanent basis
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football