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April 12, 2017

Rohr confirms Aina for Bafana Bafana clash

Rohr confirms Aina for Bafana Bafana clash

Ola Aina

Ola Aina could be in line to make an international debut for Nigeria in June after seemingly turning his back on playing for England.

Ola Aina

The 20-year-old has represented England all the way through the youth levels, but is set to represent Nigeria after making the deicision to switch last month.

The defender attended a Nigerian training camp in Barnet last month and head coach Gernot Rohr admitted that the youngster will be in the frame when the Super Eagles look to qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations.

“We have seen the likes of Ola Aina, Tyronne Ebuehi Bazee, and Chuba Akpom in London,” Rohr said on SuperSport Monday night show.

“They all trained with us and we hope to have them in camp in France ahead of the Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa.”