Nigeria, Sweden & Italy Set To Battle Over International Future Of Juventus Slayer Emmanuel Ekong

Retired Nigeria international Prince Ikpe Ekong has spoken about the international future of his son, the highly-rated IF Brommapojkarna striker Emmanuel Ekong.

Born in Italy on June 25,2002, Ekong is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria, Sweden and his country of birth, but his dad is still mulling over the country he will play for in future.

The teenager is one of the promising youngsters in Sweden and recently put himself in the spotlight by scoring a brace against mighty Juventus in a tournament.

“I can’t guarantee that he (Emmanuel) will play for Nigeria for now, he can also represent Sweden and was born in Italy, ” Prince Ikpe Ekong told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“Brommapojkarna got him two years ago. Also they drive him 40km to training and back home, training kits free, flight tickets and expensive hotels free, and they have a deal with my academy to bring players every year.

“Through him other kids have opportunities, this year I am bringing a 10-year-old to Sweden because of him, my son. I have 3 talents again apart from him.”

Emmanuel Ekong was voted the best striker at the tournament which ended in Italy on Sunday and his team Brommapojkarna were the only team that could beat Juventus amongst 36 teams that participated, thanks to his goals.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel