Arsenal-Linked Midfielder Aribo : I Am Definitely Open To Playing For Nigeria

Published: May 16, 2019

Charlton Athletic young star, Joe Aribo has not excluded the possibility of representing the Super Eagles in the near future but has maintained that he has not been approached by the Nigeria Football Federation.

Born in Camberwell, London, Aribo has no representative caps for England teams and doesn't have to apply for a one-time change of association before playing for the Super Eagles.

The 22-year-old is widely regarded as the best modern day midfielder of Nigerian descent in the whole of England as he possesses defensive and offensive qualities and can play all the positions in midfield.

Aribo was contacted on Thursday afternoon to provide an update on his international future and everything is pointing to the fact that he has chosen Nigeria over England.

The Addicks number 17 told allnigeriasoccer.com : ''I am definitely open to playing for Nigeria, I'd be happy to play.

''There has been no contact with the Nigeria Football Federation. I'll honour the invitation if I get a call-up.''

Aribo comes off contract with Charlton Athletic at the end of next month and is on the radar of Premier League duo Arsenal and Manchester City.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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