“I would love to play for Nigeria” -Luton Town forward Elijah Adebayo announces

Luton Town’s Elijah Adebayo has been on hot form since the start of the 2023-24 English Premier League campaign.

Super Eagles-eligible forward, Elijah Adebayo, has revealed his intention to play for the Nigerian National team, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

The 26-year-old has been on hot form for the newly promoted side, Luton Town, scoring 9 goals in his 23 domestic league appearances—including an hat-trick against Brighton which was crucial in placing them above the relegation zone.

Adebayo’s vision for scoring goals, and his ability has been courted by several clubs who would like to bolster their squad with his signature.

However, a section of the Nigerian football community who would like to see him in the green-white-green Nigerian jersey rather than play for the Three Lions.

Meanwhile, Elijah, born in England and to Nigerian parents, has opened the door to feature for the Super Eagles of Nigeria now, or later in the future when the opportunity for him comes.

“I would like to play for Nigeria, It would make my mum happy, make her proud. That’s something we’ve spoken about. Playing for England? It would be a case of whichever comes first. My mum would be proud if I played for Nigeria or England, but Nigeria especially.” he said, as quoted by Times.

Adebayo’s remarkable rise up the English football has seen him go from non-league football to becoming an influential figure in Luton’s push for a remarkable promotion to the Premier League.

His physicality, aerial threat and ability to lead the line have made him a handful for PL defences this term.