Seventeen-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has revealed that his desire to represent Nigeria and pursue his Olympic dream influenced his decision to switch sporting allegiance from England.
Esiovwa-Thompson, who was eligible to represent England, said the opportunity to compete for Nigeria played an important role in his decision to make the switch.
The teenager's decision represents another potential boost for Nigeria as the country continues to attract young talents with Nigerian heritage who have developed their sporting careers abroad.
Esiovwa-Thompson said his ambition is to represent Nigeria at the highest level and ultimately compete at the Olympic Games, where he hopes to contribute to the country's sporting success.
At just 17, the athlete has significant room for development, with his decision potentially placing him on a pathway towards representing Nigeria in major international competitions.
His switch is also expected to generate interest among Nigerian sports fans, particularly as the country continues efforts to identify and nurture young athletes capable of competing successfully on the global stage.
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