Kelechi Nwakali has come out strongly to deny quotes attributed to his elder brother Allwell Nwakali who said the on loan Huesca midfielder is considering dumping Nigeria for another country.
In an interview carried by many dailies in Nigeria, Allwell was quoted as saying that the former captain of the Nigeria U17, 20 and U23 teams is studying approach from
other countries about switching nationality.
“Some agents of foreign countries have approached Kelechi for a switch of allegiance so he would play for their national teams.
“Well, I cannot confirm if he has given it consideration because I know his wish to play for the Super Eagles. He is still studying the proposals and has yet to make a decision.
“For a player who wrote the name of Nigeria in global football by winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015 as captain of the team, Nigeria is in his heart,” he said.
Nwakali took to Instagram to strongly deny the comment insisting that he is still committed as ever to play for Nigeria and will continue to work hard for a call up to the senior national team of Nigeria .
“ Contrary to reports circulating in the media, I remain committed to serving my country. It is always an honour to wear the green and white of Nigeria and it is my dream to continue to work hard until I am called upon”, he posted on Instagram.
“ I am hugely proud to have represented Nigeria at various levels and am grateful to have had these opportunities in my career thus far. I have never considered playing for another nation and continuing to play for Nigeria at international level remains my priority”, he concluded.