Akanji: Nigeria never invited me to play for Super Eagles

Manuel Akanji might have represented Nigeria in the Russia 2018 World Cup  but in reality  the Borussia Dortmund’s rising star started all  Switzerland’s  four matches in the tournament.

The 6ft 1in centre-back, who was born to a Nigerian father  and  a Swiss mother,  says  is happy he was considered good enough to play for the Red Crosses and has no regrets not playing for the Super Eagles.

Akanji, who has been  hailed as a modern day defender,  brought a level of composure, strength and athleticism to the Swiss defence,  and  was never afraid to launch attacks.  His  quality helped in the fixtures against  Brazil and Serbia.

Although  the  versatile player, who is proficient with both feet,  says he is say he is unhappy about  Switzerland’s  early exit from the tournament, he is proud of the team and not  thinking about  Nigeria.