{"id":6629,"date":"2019-03-16T18:58:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T18:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=6629"},"modified":"2019-03-16T18:58:02","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T18:58:02","slug":"manchester-city-striker-pledges-international-future-to-germany-ahead-of-nigeria-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/manchester-city-striker-pledges-international-future-to-germany-ahead-of-nigeria-england","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City Striker Pledges International Future To Germany Ahead Of Nigeria, England"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Manchester City-owned starlet Lukas Nmecha has ended speculation about his international future by accepting to play for Germany, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Friday, March 15.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The 20-year-old, who is spending this season on loan at Preston North End, has received a call-up from Germany U21 manager Stefan Kuntz ahead of forthcoming matches against France and England.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Lukas Nmecha was among four players of Nigerian descent named to the24-man group, the others being Hertha BSC&#8217;s Jordan Torunarigha, VfL Wolfsburg&#8217;s Felix Uduokhai and Erzgebirge Aue&#8217;s Emmanuel Iyoha.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Hamburg-born Nmecha looks set to make his debut for Germany after previously featuring for England youth teams.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Joti Chatzialexiou, Sports Director National Teams disclosed that they have requested for a one-time change of association, meaning Nmecha would be tied to Germany for life if the request is granted by Fifa.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8221;Lukas Nmecha declared his interest to play for his country of birth, Germany, to us. We would like to fully support the player with this intention,\u00a0<a class=\"twitter-timeline-link\" title=\"http:\/\/dfb.social\/U21_Kadernews\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6F64n3Ful6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-expanded-url=\"http:\/\/dfb.social\/U21_Kadernews\">Chatzialexiou told the official website of the DFB.<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8221;Consequently, we sent an urgent appeal to FIFA regarding a switch in nationality so that he can play for Germany U21s.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8221;Regardless of whether this decision is approved or not, this international break provides Lukas with the opportunity to get to know his teammates.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Lukas Nmecha had played competitive matches for England U17 and U19 National Teams in the past and will be hoping to make an impact for Germany ahead of this summer&#8217;s U21 EURO.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City-owned starlet Lukas Nmecha has ended speculation about his international future by accepting to play for Germany, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Friday, March 15. 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