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Jose Peseiro: Ex-Super Eagles coach tells Atletico Madrid boss Lookman’s best position

Football • 3d ago
Jose Peseiro: Ex-Super Eagles coach tells Atletico Madrid boss Lookman’s best position
Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Ademola Lookman only chose to play for Nigeria due to his inability to secure an England call-up, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Lookman is one of many players in the Super Eagles squad with dual citizenship. Born to Nigerian parents in London, he was eligible to represent either England or Nigeria. ​The 28-year-old attacker represented England at the U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels. He was a member of the English squad that won the 2017 U-20 World Cup, contributing three goals during the team's successful campaign. ​However, he decided to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria in 2020 and subsequently made his debut in March 2022. After a slow start, he began making his mark during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations — his first major in...
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