27 year old former England youth international Ovie Ejaria who plays for LaLiga side Real Oviedo has pledged his international future to the senior national team of Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The midfielder made a surprise move to the newly promoted side at the start of the season after almost two years without a club. He has made four appearances this season, including his debut which came against league giants Real Madrid.
His progress was slowed down when he picked up a knock that kept him out for three weeks, but he returned last week and played in the final then minutes of their 0-2 defeat to Espanyol.
” I think it’s too early to speak about Ejaria playing for the Super Eagles, but that is the realistic long term goal and aspiration. For now he has to establish himself at club level to gain the trust of the coach of the Nigerian team”, his representative told OwnGoalNigeria.com.
” But it’s true that he is keen on representing Nigeria at the highest level and his association with England ended years ago. The way the season goes will be key to how his dream will be”, he stated.
