Sports

Folarin Balogun relishes decision to represent USA Over Nigeria

By Toju Sote

Reims striker Folarin Balogun is relishing the switch of his international career allegiance to the United States of America ahead of Nigeria and England. Balogun’s decision to represent the USMNT was revealed recently.

Balogun confirmed the decision subsequently on his Twitter handle.

“So proud to be a part of this! It has been a long journey to reach this point but it is with great Pride I can now represent these colours at the highest level. I am tied-in and fully committed!. See you in June,” he Tweeted

Balogun was born in the USA to Nigerian parents but he grew up in England.

He has represented England at the U-17, U-18, U-20 and U-21 levels. While he played for the USA at the U-18 level.

He has scored 19 goals and registered two assists in 34 French Ligue 1 games this season.

Toju Sote

Recent Posts

Victor Boniface, Tella Lift Historic Bundesliga Title With Bayer Leverkusen

Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella on Saturday lifted the historic German Bundesliga title with Bayer…

5 hours ago

Victor Boniface Wins Bundesliga Rookie Of The Year Award

Victor Boniface has been named as the German Bundesliga rookie of the year for the…

3 days ago

Super Eagles: Finidi George To Earn N15m Per Month As New Head Coach

Newly-appointed head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Finidi George will earn N15m per…

5 days ago

NFF Unveils Finidi George As New Super Eagles Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have officially unveiled Finidi George as the new coach of…

5 days ago

Victor Boniface, Lookman To Face-off In Europa League Final

Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman will face off in the final…

1 week ago

Ademola Lookman Sends Atalanta To First European Final

Atalanta football club will play in its first-ever european final courtesy of the influence of…

1 week ago