The former Germany youth international has finally opened up to Soccernet.ng about why he turned down the opportunity to play for the country of his parents.
Jordan Torunarigha was a top young talent wanted by coach Gernot Rohr who offered him a place in the Nigeria squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Rohr was interested because the Super Eagles needed more top defensive talents to back their attacking surplus. But the young defender turned down the opportunity of a lifetime.
Rohr was disappointed. He could not believe that his interest in the youngster was…
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