Premier League Defender Chooses Switzerland Over Nigeria, Criticisms Arise
The article discusses a Premier League defender's decision to represent Switzerland over Nigeria, highlighting the trend of foreign-born players choosing European countries over African nations like Nigeria. Players like Ademola Lookman have benefited from switching allegiances.
Some players, including Noah Atubolu and Joshua Zirkze, have also opted to play for foreign countries. The Nigerian football writer Johnson Opeisa criticizes Nigeria's focus on players who do not want to represent the country.
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