Samuel Omorodion whole stole the headlines with a brace for FC Porto in their 3-3 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League has confirmed holding talks on playing for Nigeria, OwngoalNigeria.com reports.
Omorodion led FC Porto to recover from going two goals down to leading 3-2 before he was subbed off, and in his absence ten man Manchester United secured a late equalizer to draw 3-3.
The brace took his goal count for the season to seven in seven since his summer move to the Portuguese side on a permanent transfer from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, after seeing a move to Chelsea collapse after a routine medical.
A part of the Spanish team that won gold at the last Olympic games is still eligible for Nigeria at senior level, he confirmed what we reported days ago to Spanish media Dario AS that there was indeed contact with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on playing for Nigeria.
He said the contact took place before the summer Olympics where he represented the U23 of Spain. However he made it clear that he favours playing for Spain where he has progressed through the youth ranks for the foreseeable future.
Interim coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Austine Eguavoen is a huge fan of the 19 year old, and will continue to monitor his progress with a view of seeing if he could have a change of mind.
