After seeing the Super Eagles qualify for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, some fans have turned their attention to Tammy Abraham, who recently turned down an invitation to play for Nigeria.
Despite playing for England at junior levels, the Swansea City striker still qualifies to switch allegiance according to FIFA rules.
But the Chelsea loanee has committed his future to the country he represented at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland in spite of a meeting with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick.
“I have informed The FA that I remain available for selection for England,” he said amid recent media reports that he had agreed to play for Nigeria.
He continued: “Contrary to reports in the media I would like to clarify that I have not agreed to switch my national team allegiance.
“I can confirm I met the President of the NFF after our last game against Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday given he is a friend of my father.
“However, any suggestion that I have made a decision to change my international representation is incorrect and wide of the mark.”
Nigeria is also interested in Liverpool’s Dominic Solanke and Sheyi Ojo, Everton’s Ademola Lookman and Tottenham’s Josh Onomah, all of who are current members of the English U-20 team.
With the Russia 2018 World Cup ticket now confirmed, Nigerians could not help taking a dig at Abraham and others with Nigerian ancestry who are still eyeing a call-up to the England senior national team.
How Tammy Abraham be starring at the Super Eagles right now. #NGAZAM pic.twitter.com/fGHEOTG8R1
— #9jaTailors (@FridayTrendsNG) October 7, 2017
Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina are going to the World Cup.
Jordan Ibe, Tammy Abraham and co….. pic.twitter.com/lFio4QGw1S
— Biola Omowanle (@Beeorlicious) October 7, 2017
Iwobi, Ola Aina and Moses don achieve their world cup Dream Tammy Abraham is still waiting for England senior team selection. #levels
— HolyHolu (@youngHolumidey) October 7, 2017
Alex Iwobi saying goodbye to Tammy Abraham on his way to #Russia2018 following the victory of the #SuperEagles ? pic.twitter.com/Oo6QCULi2D
— Adeshina Peter (@shina_pitta) October 7, 2017
When Abraham was going to the promise land (Russia), he left
Tammy Abraham behind and took Ola Aina along.
Abraham took the wiser one. pic.twitter.com/wG56vbWSMK— GREAT GRACIOUS (@GreatGracious) October 7, 2017
Iwobi is here making history Tammy Abraham is busy playing poker with his international career. pic.twitter.com/pYlOxxP8xT
— Mondiu (@MDGunner) October 7, 2017
That moment when Tammy Abraham realised that Ola Aina will be playing at 2018 FIFA World Cup while he’d be watching from home pic.twitter.com/mbM9cZR6GN
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (@Rouvafe) October 7, 2017
When Tammy Abraham realises that Nigeria has qualified for the world cup in Russia but he won’t even Make England’s bench at the World Cup pic.twitter.com/zylIgW8lYd
— JAJ ?????? (@Jajdgenius) October 7, 2017
I better not see Tammy Abraham play any world cup minute. You gotta qualify for that shit.
Not jump on the bandwagon.— Daddy Remen (@OseIrabor) October 7, 2017
Tammy Abraham, Josh Onomah, Ademola Lookman, Sheyi Ojo, Dominic Solanke and the rest should look at Iwobi and consider their Future.
— MICHAEL IFIE WENIS (@Smokeebenz) October 7, 2017
Nigerians when they see Tammy Abraham anywhere near Super Eagles camp ? : pic.twitter.com/qrhq1sUEhP
— Nigeria Football ⚽️ (@NGfooty) October 7, 2017
Dear Tammy Abraham.We glad to inform u that the Super eagles application portal is currently closed until after world cup.Don’t try applying
— Samson Emmanuel (@1bigsam) October 7, 2017
Nigerian Super Eagles qualified for #Russia2018 World Cup and my people are dragging Tammy Abraham.
Aren’t Nigerians amazing people? pic.twitter.com/ep5D5dVL9n
— Daddy the Father?? (@_shegz_) October 7, 2017
