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Ovie Ejaria declares his intention to play for Super Eagles

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4 years ago

October 28, 2022

Reading FC Attacking midfelder Ovie Ejaria has once again declared his intention to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

According to his father David Ejaria, who spoke about the player’s dreams of his ward, said “My son has never hiding his love to play for Nigeria national team and the dreams he has always nurse as a kid.”

Speaking further he said, “Yes, my son has always been interested in playing for Nigeria since he was 13/14 years old and he went to the U-17 screening years back all because he has always wanted to play for Nigeria.

His interest in playing for Nigeria isn’t something that started today the father said.

Ovie Ejaria is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally. Having trained with the Nigeria under-17 team in 2013 and he has categorically stated that his international allegiance lay with the country since 2014.

He was selected for the England under-20 team in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his first start in a game in the first round match against South Korea, and came on as a substitute the quarter-final against Mexico.

In December 2019, Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr urged the Nigeria Football Federation to get Ejaria to switch allegiance to Nigeria.

And according to his father Ovie has done everything possible for him to wear the Nigeria National team Jersey and the time for him his now after doing all that was required of him to do.

Ovie has already written to notify the English FA his intention to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria anytime soon and he just hope that it will happen now and the former Liverpool youngsters is working seriously to also switched club and to the Premier league the father concluded.

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14 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Prepares for the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon

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18 hours ago

November 1, 2026

The Gleamer

In 14 days, the Federal Capital Territory will host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the African athletics calendar, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon.

This event is more than just a race, it represents a convergence of sport, tourism, community and national pride.

Thousands of runners, elite athletes, professional clubs, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and first-time participants will take to the streets of Abuja for a 21.1km test of endurance, discipline and determination.

The marathon race is designed to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the city, will wind through its major districts, offering participants and spectators a unique view of Nigeria’s capital at its finest, orderly, energetic and alive.

Nilayo Sports Limited, the organizer of the marathon, says its partnership reflects a deeper commitment beyond organizing a race, a commitment to wellness, youth empowerment, and the promotion of Nigeria as a destination for world-class sporting events.

“We believe in building excellence, and there is no better symbol of excellence than the marathon where consistency, preparation and resilience meet,” Nilayo Sports Limited noted.

As the countdown continues, organizers have intensified preparations from route safety and medical support to logistics, timing systems and volunteer mobilization to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators alike.

The marathon offers prize money and global ranking points for elite runners. While it offers something far more valuable for everyday runners, the opportunity to be part of history.

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