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Friday, 19 December 2014

Arsenal Duo Say its Nigeria or no other      

Chuba Akpom 
Arsenal youngsters Chuba Akpom and Semi Ajayi has chosen to play for Nigeria at international level and could be called up for some upcoming friendlies prior to January’s African Cup of Nations.

Akpom, a 19-year-old has made one appearance for Arsenal in the Premier League when he came on during injury time in a win over Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium at the start of last season. The forward, who has constantly impressed at youth levels for the Gunners, has represented England at youth levels, Under-16, U-17, U-19 and U-20s but has decided to play senior international football for Nigeria.


Semi Ajayi 
The striker, who has played three times for the Gunners in all competitions, has been linked with leaving the club in recent months with their north London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, rumoured to be interested in signing the 19-year-old.

Akpom was expected to become a future England international but has decided to commit himself to Nigeria along with Arsenal team-mate Semi Ajayi.

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