Real Sociedad forward Edna Imade has opted to represent Spain instead of Nigeria at the international level, reports Completesports.com.
Imade was born in Morocco to Nigerian parents, and was raised in Spain.
The 25-year-old was named in Spain’s squad for the UEFA Nations League double-header against Germany on November 28 and December 2 on Friday.
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The striker’s invitation has effectively put an end to any prospect of her playing for the Super Falcons.
Imade previously indicated interest in representing Nigeria, but Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu admitted difficulty in getting her to play for the current African champions.
The player is currently on loan at Real Sociedad from German club, Bayern Munich.
She has scored seven goals and registered three assists for the Rojiblancos this season.
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So she initially indicated interest in Nigeria? Well, did NFF ONIGBESE ask her to shake body? Or did they somehow fail to follow up?
Another one lost to NFF incompetence and corruption.
Unscrupulous individuals with fat, bloated bellies, who have put their stomachs ahead of the Nigerian people. BELLE FIRST, FORGET THE REST.
NFF ONIGBESE OUT!!!
NFF is bad. Heaven bless you Pompeii for speaking the truth.
As at WAFCON in June, she neither had a Moroccan nor Spanish passport.
However, because Madugu “does not prefer to be told what to do by the media”, he distracted us instead – apart from the gift Monday saga – by denying Malawi of cup tying Chioma Okafor so that she can enjoy her 22 years old life by taking her instead without using her one bit at the championship.
She hasn’t been invited since. Malawi might have disowned her. Gift Monday who should have created competition now at 25, will not have a chance to demonstrate her red hot form because Madugu couldn’t convince NFF to arrange a friendly even if it is with River Angels in this November window.
Spain will play 2 matches on November 28 and December 2nd to tie Edna.
Coach of the defending champions of WAFCON apparently does not have a programme pre WAFCON so preparations are on ice.
I only want to imagine if Waldrum had not convinced so many foreign born pros to play for falcons then. Where would we, sorry, Madugu have discovered players and plan transition because a Nigerian born, at least 28 years old in Eagles (apologies to Dr drey lol) should be thinking about retirement, how much more super Falcons.
I read madugus interview in punch sports yesterday and shivered about what he said concerning the “loss” of Edna.
He is supposed to be a CAF A and B licenced coach but he baffles me.
Please instigate ‘End NFF’ nation wide
Another NFF failure.
Madugu really ate on this, how can a coach , 5th best in the world ballon D’or lack the needed sense in securing a future player to play for Super Falcons.
Nawa o.