Why I swapped England for Nigeria — Ola Aina

Ola Aina revealed that family ties and a sense of identity influenced his decision to represent Nigeria instead of England at the international level. Born in London to Nigerian parents, he initially progressed through England's youth system before joining Nigeria's senior team in 2017. Aina stated that his family is very proud of him, especially when he wears the Super Eagles shirt, and he has experienced success at the Africa Cup of Nations, winning bronze in 2019 and silver in 2023.