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Chuba Akpom: Former Arsenal forward decides to represent Nigeria instead of England

Chuba Akpom has turned his back on England to play international football for Nigeria.

Born and raised in the European country, Akpom has represented England at every youth level between Under-16 and Under-21, featuring 41 times and scoring 18 goals.

However, Akpom disclosed he is swapping allegiances permanently, after giving the issue a great deal of thought.

"I've only just recently switched my allegiance, so I've signed the documents and hopefully in the next few weeks it will be approved to enable me to play for Nigeria," he told BBC Sport.