Dutch attacker wants to represent Nigeria

SBV Vitesse winger, Dillion Hoogewerf, has reiterated his desire to represent Nigeria at the international level, declaring that realising that goal remains his ultimate dream for the country of his mother’s birth,

The 22-year-old attacker, who was born to a Nigerian mother and a Dutch father, revealed that he feels a stronger connection to Nigeria despite featuring for Dutch youth national teams earlier in his career.

“Nigeria is my mother’s country,” he said according BSNSports.com.ng.

“I have been there a few times and I want to help people there,” Hoogewerf said.

The winger added that the Nigerian culture resonates more with him and that representing the West African country would be a special achievement.

“Nigeria culture suits me better. There is a better chance of being remembered in African countries. There are so many good footballers,” he stated.

Hoogewerf disclosed that he had the opportunity to switch allegiance to Nigeria at the age of 16, but the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the process while he continued his development with the Dutch youth sides.

“When I was 16, I had the chance to play for Nigeria. Then COVID hit, and I was playing for Dutch youth teams.”