Eniola Aluko Reflects on Choosing England Over Nigeria

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Former Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko has spoken candidly about why she represented England instead of her birth nation, Nigeria. She explained that when she began playing in the 1990s, women’s football was not established in Nigeria. An England call-up at age 14 presented the only clear pathway for her career. Despite her decision, Aluko remains proud of her Nigerian heritage. She says her family kept the culture alive at home, from her Nigerian name to the meals her mother cooked, and she now hopes to help develop the game back in Nigeria.

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