Newly invited Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany right back, Leon Balogun, has said that his challenge so far with the Super Eagles is his inability to communicate in pidgin English, which is more like the official language of the players in camp.The player who was injured during the friendly match with Mexico has pledged his loyalty to the Super Eagles and should undergo a surgery on his fractured foot.
He said it was painful that he copped the injury but added that he has no regret making a decision to play for Nigeria. “I am a Nigerian, my father is from Ijebu Ode and my mother is half Italian and half German so I chose to play for my fatherland and I am enjoying it so far. The only thing at the moment is that I don’t understand Pidgin English, which many speak in camp but I will soon catch up because I like the atmosphere in the Eagles camp”.
The players who bonded faster with Balogun in camp include John Mikel Obi, Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses and Shola Ameobi. “But am in tune with all my teammates and I’m happy the way I was received as if I have been with them for a very long time meanwhile I never met any of them till now. I pray my injury heals on time so that I can return to playing football for my club and country”.
