By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Aina Should Swap England For Nigeria – Mikel
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Entertainment

Aina Should Swap England For Nigeria – Mikel

Gbolahan Adeyemi
By Gbolahan Adeyemi
Published: October 8, 2016
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE


The Super Eagles’ captain has asked his Chelsea team-mate to consider departing England Under-20s to represent instead the country of his parents’ birth.

John Obi Mikel has called upon Ola Aina to switch allegence from England to Nigeria after he impressed in pre-season and made his Chelsea debut against Bristol Rovers.

The 19-year-old has been named on the bench many times this term after signing a new deal with his club in the summer, and currently plays his international football in the England youth ranks.

The young full-back was born in London to Nigerian parents and Mikel admits that he rates his team-mate so highly that he would love to line up alongside him in the green and white of Nigeria.

- Advertisement -

“I keep asking him:’When are you going to come and play for Nigeria?’and he jokes:’Whenever you come and invite me I will play!”Mikel told Goal. “I think it is something that we would have to discuss.

“If he wants to play, we would have to speak to the federation and make sure that he really wants to play for Nigeria. If he is ready, we can talk about, but in the few times we have talked about it, he hasn’t given me a very positive, decisive answer to take back to the FA.

“I need a positive answer for me to take the case forward to the FA. We will see what happens.”

Aina’s performances stood out to the midfielder during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Austria and the United States, where the youngster made three starts and several substitute appearances to force his way into manager Antonio Conte’s plans.

- Advertisement -

“Aina is a very, very good player,”he added.

“He has improved quite a lot after playing in a few friendly games and he played really, really well. I was quite impressed by his performances and it is only a matter of time before these kids break into the first team.”

The 29-year-old Mikel is expected to start against Zambia as Nigeria attempt to qualify for the World Cup in Russia after missing out on the African Cup of Nations, which will be played out this winter.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:AinaEnglandMikelNigeria
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByGbolahan Adeyemi
Entertainment News writer
Follow:
Gbolahan Adeyemi is a writer for Okay Nigeria. A budding individual with the strive to share and inform the masses with contents relating to their beliefs, lifestyle and all about the entertainment.
Previous Article Beating Zambia in Ndola Will Be Exciting – Rohr
Next Article Exchange Rate 8/10/16: Today’s Naira Rate Against Dollar, Pound and Euro

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 5 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Anambra, Osun Polls: APC Faces Internal Strife as Soludo and Adeleke Engage President Tinubu Amid Election Tensions
Politics Top stories
Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?