EVERTON midfielder Ross Barkley is eligible to play for the Super Eagles after the England youth international revealed that his father is a Nigerian.
It is understood that Barkley’s eligibility comes through his father, Peter Effanga who is a Nigerian. Effanga lives in Liverpool where he works at the Getrag Ford Transmission plant but a strained relationship with his father meant the youngster took his mother’s surname of Barkley.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has lavished praise on Anglo – Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley following his imperious display in the Toffees 2 – 2 draw with Norwich City on Saturday in the Premier League.
19 – year – old Barkley equalized for Everton in the 61st minute after Steven Whittaker had given Norwich the lead.
Roberto Martinez was full of superlative for Ross Barkley, whom he named in his starting eleven.
” What a great goal, that’s the talent he has. That’s no fluke that’s what he does every day in training.
” I was happy to see his overall contribution to the team, the way he understood how to be efficient.
“The goal was a great moment and a way to show his quality but I have been very impressed with his maturity.
Though Barkley has represented England up to Under 21 level, he is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles.
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