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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has said he has no regret in choosing Nigeria over England.<\/p>\n

Speaking in an interview with Kiss Fresh, London, Iwobi stated he respects England but feels more at home in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He added that football in Nigeria is like a festival, stressing that the entertaining atmosphere in Nigerian stadia gives him a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n

\u201cI actually felt more at home in Nigeria. Football out there is like a festival, it\u2019s like a party. You go into the game, you see people blowing trumpets, and drums, it doesn\u2019t even feel like a proper match. I was like, \u2018Yeah, this is where I belong.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, I have respect for England but I have no regret in choosing Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

Iwobi represented England up to under-18 level. He made his senior international debut for Nigeria in October 2015.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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