The international future of Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu has taken a different turn with the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro confirming that he is interested in having the 19 year old play for Nigeria instead of Denmark.
19 year old Dorgu is one of the breakout stars in the Serie A this season with commanding performances in the 14 games he has played this season. Already there are talks of top teams around Europe lining up for a bid for him in the summer.
Born in Denmark to parents of Nigerian descent, he has represented Denmark at U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels but he is yet to be capped at senior level, leaving the door open for a potential switch to Nigeria.
” He is Nigerian so you can’t rule it out. Presently he is with the U21 of Denmark and we will like it to be that way and see what the future holds. Interesting to note is that his rise and career decisions have been spot on so far, and the same route we will use when it’s time to make a decision on his international future”, a representative of OUS group who recently entered into a partnership with CAA Base on managing the left back told OwnGoalNigeria.com.
Responding to questions yesterday on the sidelines after a meeting with the minister of sports development and members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF, the coach listed Dorgu as one of the players he has noticed in the Serie A who he wants in his team.
” The Lecce left back (Dorgu) I like a lot with my assistants we have identify him like others in the Italian top division. He has to be ready to come to us because we already know he is good enough for us. He is a player we want to build the team”, he said in Abuja.
