Aluko Still Hoping To Play In The World Cup

Sone Aluko (25), the Hull City forward and Nigerian international has recovered from his injury and is back in squad of his club.

He first played for Nigeria in 2009 and played his last game for the country in June, 2012.

Nigeria will be playing friendly match against Mexico on the 5th of March in Atlanta, George USA.

The Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has released the names of the 23 players he invited to prosecute the match.

Aluko was not named in the list but he has not given up the dream to play in the World Cup in Brazil. Read also: africanfootie.blogspot.com

He believes that he still has a chance to be in the coach Keshi's selection for the World Cup.

''I believe I do have a chance of making the World Cup squad, even though I have been out of the squad for a time,'' he told BBC.

''Until the 'Big Boss' (Stephen Keshi), decides the team then many players will believe they still have a chance and I'm no different, we all want to be in Brazil playing,'' Aluko said.

The player still believes that there is enough time and matches for him to do well and be called back to the national team.

''There's enough time and matches, which hopefully should be enough to break into the Super Eagles team again,'' he added. 


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