SIDNEY SAM: I Am Keen To Play For Nigeria
Published: November 08, 2012
24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Sidney Sam has pledged his international future to Nigeria, according to reports in the German media.
His pronouncement authenticates coach Stephen Keshi's revelation on Wednesday that the former Germany youth - teamer is keen on playing for the Super Eagles.
''There were intense discussions and I am keen to play for Nigeria. The country has a great football tradition, the team is full of good players,'' Sam was quoted as saying by the online edition of Kicker.
Sidney Sam will hold discussions with his agent Dirk Hebel and the Bayer Leverkusen hierarchy on his international switch.
His pronouncement authenticates coach Stephen Keshi's revelation on Wednesday that the former Germany youth - teamer is keen on playing for the Super Eagles.
''There were intense discussions and I am keen to play for Nigeria. The country has a great football tradition, the team is full of good players,'' Sam was quoted as saying by the online edition of Kicker.
Sidney Sam will hold discussions with his agent Dirk Hebel and the Bayer Leverkusen hierarchy on his international switch.
Latest News
- '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
- Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq wanted by Trabzonspor, teams in Italy, Brazil, USA and Mexico
- Nigeria, Ghana or Italy? Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins weighs in on son's international future
- Osimhen, Dzeko or Immobile? Samsunspor's Dutch defender picks the striker to fear most
- English-born CB opens up on when Nigerian Federation first contacted him to play for Super Eagles
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- 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