Chelsea winger, Adrian Akande has turned down an opportunity to represent England U16 National Team.

He opted to play for Nigeria U17.

The player refused to join England at the upcoming Montaigu Tournament.

The Montaigu Tournament is one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in the world.

England is drawn alongside Argentina, Ivory Coast and Portugal in Group B.

The England-born youngster was asked to meet up with the Young Lions on Friday 12th April at Hilton Cobham Hotel ahead of the squad’s departure to France on April 14th.

But he opted to stay back in Abuja with a view to representing the Golden Eaglets at the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania.

Allnigeriasoccer reports that there are strong indications that the former the starlet is among the players being considered for the trip to East Africa as he has been asked to send his passport details by the Nigeria Football Federation.

He has also underwent a MRI test earlier this week.

Akande who was born in 2003, decided to play for Nigeria over England after talks with Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, President Amaju Pinnick.

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Cc;lalasticlala, mynd44

I smell FP

Kid is smart

Smart kid, England national team no dey win trophy. Last last, na semi final bus stop

Shiooooor when he is not needed in England does he have a choice.
Let him go ask others

femi4:
Smart kid, England national team no dey win trophy. Last last, na semi final bus stop

As if he has a choice

Chipink:

As if he has a choice

he is just 15, the best among his peers

femi4:
he is just 15, the best among his peers

Not the point

He was born 2003??

Chipink:


Not the point

So, what's the point

SKILL OVER EDUCATIONAL DEGREES EVERYTIME. BE GUIDED

Nairatrend:

abi o, help me ask her

Good move but let's say the factual truth, he won't be selected WHY ?
Because it will cost the NFF additional funds to fly him in and out to his base in England when ever we have matches.

Oh I forgot he has to come with a guidian too as he is still a minor.

This was the chief reason Alaba and others were not selected to join the U17 team then when he came.

femi4:
Smart kid, England national team no dey win trophy. Last last, na semi final bus stop

which international trophy the super eagles don win dem don even reach semi final b4

lets remove patriotism and face reality.....

KingWarri:

which international trophy the super eagles don win dem don even reach semi final b4

lets remove patriotism and face reality.....

No trophy for semi final ticket.

If you are not blind, you ll know that I didn't segregate the trophy type. The fact remains that the 3lions won't win any major trophy in the next 10 yrs. Argue with your keyboard

National honour is something unique and can't be compare to club honours

Welcome son...wish you the best with the team

I will accept England call up with open arms.Aswear,nigeria no be a country I can call my home.I am a visitor.

Let him choose this choice

femi4:
No trophy for semi final ticket.

If you are not blind, you ll know that I didn't segregate the trophy type. The fact remains that the 3lions won't win any major trophy in the next 10 yrs. Argue with your keyboard

National honour is something unique and can't be compare to club honours

In the next ten years.... now Nigeria go come win international trophy in the next ten years?

KingWarri:

In the next ten years.... now Nigeria go come win international trophy in the next ten years?

Where did I mention international trophy? Its definitely in your head