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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Udinese defender, Kingsley Ehizibue has expressed his desire to wear the green and white shirt of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Ehizibue, a right-back was born in Germany to Nigerian parents but was raised in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old has earned one cap for the Netherlands at the U-21 level.<\/p>\n

On 3, March 2020, the player was called up for Nigeria\u2019s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

The match was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Ehizibue has been overlooked since then but he is determined to represent his fatherland.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor real, it would be like making a dream come true because I used to watch Nigeria playing in the World Cup, so to wear that jersey was the goal for every kid,\u201d he told Goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, I will do everything possible to make it happen. I\u2019ve played with guys that represent the national team, in the Netherlands and Germany, and I\u2019m so proud of them.\u201d<\/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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