I travelled with my wife, kids to meet Super Eagles stars in England — Pinnick

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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that he travelled over the weekend with his wife and three kids to meet with some Super Eagles players in England.

While noting that the visit was not official, Pinnick said he spent quality time with the likes of Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman who could potentially switch allegiance to Nigeria.

“I spent quality time with Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Ihenacho in Leicester over the weekend. I went with my wife and three of my kids who are on half-term break,” he said.

“Our visit was a mere family visit and not official. Recall Wilfred is recuperating from an injury that has kept him out for about five weeks, being a very key player for the Super Eagles, we cannot afford to toy with our last two games.

“Ndidi has been integral, committed and passionate member of the Super Eagles. The good news is that his second scan came out very good so he starts training with his club and possibly play in their next game.

“His wife, Dinma was a wonderful host, their little daughter, adorable. Kelechi joined us almost immediately and made us to laugh till we left. Thanks to Wilfred & Kelechi, my family truly appreciate you.”

He added that “I also paid a visit to Oghenekaro Etebo, in Warri, we call him ‘Afaras’,” he continued.

“He is also recuperating very well but definitely cannot make the next two World Cup qualifiers, Nations Cup might also be a doubt, importantly he should heal 100% by His Grace and rejoin the team.

“His family was quite warm and pleasant. We had quality time together and understood every language uttered as 2 proud Warri ‘boys’. He is in a great spirit with the right mental state of mind.”

Pinnick said Lookman, who is on loan at Leicester, has started the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.

“Ademola Lookman is excited about fighting for a shirt in the Super Eagles. He loves Nigeria. By His Grace we shall conclude the switch very soon.”

Meanwhile, the country’s football boss gave a hint on a possible return of Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles.

“I had a long conversation with Odion Ighalo, personally I believe we need experience in our attack to combine with our energetic youthful Osimhen, Onuachu, Kelechi et al.

“Odion’s body language is very positive. We are also in touch with his agents and club,” he said.

The Super Eagles face Liberia and Cape Verde in their next two World Cup qualifiers.

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