Genk striker Ike Ugo to star in Canada jersey, dumps Nigeria
KRC Genk striker Ike Ugbo will feature for the Canada Soccer Men's National Team after dumping Nigeria.
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| Ike Ugbo of Chelsea celebrates his goal during a FA Youth Cup match. Photo: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images |
Earlier, Ugbo declared his interest to wear the Nigeria jersey before making this shocking decision to play for the North American country.
Canada National Football Team unveiled Ugbo as the new addition to the squad.
Head Coach of the Canada football team, John Herdman, said: “This is great news for Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team Program and the country as he’s another young, top-level player with his best football years ahead of him.
“He’s chosen to be part of this exciting journey starting with FIFA World Cup qualifiers. We are looking forward to finally see him in that Canada red jersey.”
About Ike Ugo:
• Born in Lewisham, Greater London
• Nigerian descent
• Played youth soccer with Brampton East SC and Woodbridge Strikers in Canada
• He joined the Chelsea Academy at under-10 level
• Won the UEFA Youth League with Chelsea in 2014–15 and 2015–16
• Eligible to represent England (through birth), Canada (through youth residency), and Nigeria (through his parents)
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