Frustrated Lateef Omidiji to Dump Nigeria for USA?
Las Vegas born 15-year-old striker Lateef Omidiji Jr is set to dump Nigeria for his country of birth USA.
The Go Ahead Eagles of Netherlands U-17 striker is reportedly angered by his failure not to make the AFCON U-17 squad to Tanzania which has lead to his decision of quiting Nigeria for USA.
Lateef Omidiji Jr has deleted all the pictures associating him with the Green and White National colours of Nigeria which could indicate the end of his relationship with the national team.
Lateef Omidiji Jr had the dreams of playing one day for the Super Eagles to make his father proud but that dream might have been cut short according to sources close the teenager.
Lateef Omidiji Jr. And his family believe that Nigeria factors of ‘person know person’ and bribery played roles in Coach Manu Garba final list of 21 players for the soon to commence tournament.
This development is a good news for Netherlands and USA as he is eligible to play for both countries.