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It will end in tears, Nigerians say as Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori get England call

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Microblogging platform, Twitter, exploded on Thursday after Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori – both of Nigeria descent – were named in the England squad that will face the Czech Republic and Bulgaria in the European Qualifiers.

Nigerians had hoped 22 years old Abraham, a striker, and defender Tomori, 21, would choose to play for the Super Eagles over the Three Lions.

 

Nigerians were, however, disappointed after both players tweeted their happiness at the calls and launched scathing attacks on the duo. Citing examples of John Fashanu and Gabriel Agbonlahor, most Twitter commenters believed the Chelsea duo’s international careers will be over soon.

Used and dumped players also cited include late Ugochuku Ehiogu, Nedum Onuoha, and Carlton Cole.

WuzupNigeria reports that 53-year-old Fashanu, who also had the opportunity to play for either Nigeria or England in 1989, chose the Three Lions over the Super Eagles. His international career ended after just two games in the English jersey. Agbonlahor, 31, did better and played just three matches.

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One Nigeria Twitter user, Mens que (@Nairacodes), was blunt in his assessment of the situation, noting simply that “it will end in tears”.

Another Twitter user, @ikchils cautioned the duo against the call-up, saying it might be a trap

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