Nigeria set to convince Bundesliga star to dump Germany and play for Super Eagles at World Cup
- Hertha Berlin centre-back, Jordan Torunarigha, has been offered a chance to switch alligence from Germany and play for Nigeria
- Should the young defender agree then he stands a huge chance of representing Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup
- Torunarigha father played for Nigeria in the 1990's
Hertha Berlin centre-back, Jordan Torunarigha, has been offered a chance to switch alligence from Germany and play for Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup by the Nigeria football federation (NFF.)
Should Torunarigha accepts the NFF offer it will mean he now has the chance to follow in his father's footstep Ojokojo Tornarigha won 12 caps for the Green Eagles in the 1990s.
The center-back who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and Germany has been offered a ticket to the 2018 World Cup.
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Speaking to B.Z, the agent for Torunarigha, Thomas Zorn, said: "That's true. We have such a request from the NFF," .
"Jordan must listen to his heart,"
"This request is a huge honour, and also a confirmation for his great development. But I think his journey for the German FA is not over."
Hertha coach Pal Dardai, 42, said that while "the World Cup is a huge chance for him, it might be better for his development if he first plays for Germany's U21."
"Maybe, he can even play for Germany one day," .
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Torunarigha who came through the ranks of Hertha's academy has played for Germany's youth teams since late 2014, and since debuting for Berlin's pro team in February 2017 has made 21 appearances for the club in Bundesliga and Europa League competition.
Torunarigha has been selected for Germany's upcoming U21 European Championship qualifiers against Israel and Kosovo.
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Source: Naija.ng