{"id":817787,"date":"2025-01-07T08:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/be-wise-and-smart-ex-nigeria-and-psg-player-talks-on-if-son-will-play-for-super-eagles-or-belgium\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T08:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T14:12:10","slug":"be-wise-and-smart-ex-nigeria-and-psg-player-talks-on-if-son-will-play-for-super-eagles-or-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/be-wise-and-smart-ex-nigeria-and-psg-player-talks-on-if-son-will-play-for-super-eagles-or-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBe wise and smart\u201d \u2013 Ex-Nigeria and PSG player talks on if son will play for Super Eagles or Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Nigeria international Furo Iyenemi has shared his thoughts on whether his son, Kaye Furo, will represent the Super Eagles or Belgium at the senior international level, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has consistently worked to convince dual-nationality players to choose Nigeria over other nations.<\/p>\n

From the likes of Ademola Lookman to Alex Iwobi, the push to retain talents with Nigerian heritage has been a priority. Kaye, the son of the former Super Eagles defender, is the latest in the spotlight, with his international future yet to be decided.<\/p>\n

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Official prezentation of the Antwerp soccer team for the season 2000-2001. The new players: Bottom to top, Left to Right: 1row: Kris Mampaey, Gert Peelman, Tony Sergeant, Karel D Haene. 2nd row: Iyenemi Furo, Regi Van Acker, Kurt Mertens, Bernt Evens Belga [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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For Iyenemi, the choice ultimately rests with his 17-year-old son. Speaking with OmaSports<\/a>, the former Royale Antwerp defender revealed:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen the time comes, he has to make the decision. But as they say, it won\u2019t be good for the oven\u2019s child to enter the frying pot. Let me simplify it: my child shouldn\u2019t suffer what I suffered. The way I was mistreated, the same should not happen to my son.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Iyenemi\u2019s leadership qualities shone during his playing career. He captained Nigeria to the quarterfinals of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and was a key figure in the Super Eagles\u2019 run to the final of the 2000 African Cup of Nations. He played five matches in the tournament, but Nigeria lost the final to Cameroon in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

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Kaye Furo 9 of Belgium celebrates after scoring the 4-0 goal during a friendly soccer game between the national under 18 teams of Belgium and Saudi Arabia on Thursday 10 October 2024 in Tubize , Belgium [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, Iyenemi\u2019s career was marred by a lack of support after suffering an injury while representing Nigeria. Reflecting on this, the former Waregem player expressed his concerns about his son experiencing similar treatment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you get injured while playing for the country and you were abandoned, and you found a way in Europe, and your son was also called up, will he play? When it comes to the kids, let them decide when the time comes and do what favours them. But be careful\u2014don\u2019t follow my footsteps. Try to be wise and smart,\u201d Iyenemi advised.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kaye joined Club NXT, the second-tier team of the Belgian Pro League, during the 2024 summer transfer window. The young forward has already made an impact, scoring six goals in 13 appearances.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n

Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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