Bournemouth midfielder, Ogunleye picks Nigeria ahead of England

Daily Post Nigeria Bournemouth midfielder, Ogunleye picks Nigeria ahead of England Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport Bournemouth midfielder, Ogunleye picks Nigeria ahead of England Published on November 10, 2024 By Mike Oyebola Bournemouth midfielder, Malachi Ogunleye has committed his international future to Nigeria. The youngster, who was born to a Nigerian father, grew up in England and is eligible to represent both country. Ogunleye visited Nigeria for the second time in March this year and was attracted by what he saw.

“I’ve had some recognition from the newspapers in Nigeria so it’s been nice to see that,” he said in an interview with Bournemouth official website. According reports emanating from England, the versatile midfielder has now decided to play for Nigeria instead of the European country. The decision has put the youngster in contention to feature for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in South Africa.



The Flying Eagles qualified for the competition after winning the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo last month. Ogunleye is in the first of a two-year scholarship with Bournemouth, having been on the club’s books since he was 11. He has featured regularly for Bournemouth’s U-20 side this season.

Related Topics: Nigeria ogunleye Don't Miss Serie A: Atalanta plan to double Lookman’s pay You may like Ogbonnaya Onu: Death robbed Nigeria of committed patriot, statesman – Tinubu NEPC charges Nigerian exporters to prioritize quality AFCON 2025: Rwanda coach unveils provisional squad for Libya, Nigeria games Worst period in the Nigeria’s history is over – Bishop Kukah calls for unity Nigeria requires accurate, reliable energy data – FG Atiku has no solution to Nigeria’s problem – APC Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd.