An England-based Nigerian Rugby player,
Maro Itoje, has been named European Player of the Year after winning the
sixth Nations Cup with his England team.
The 21-year-old was awarded the honour
ahead of Saracens teammates Owen Farrell, George Kruis and Billy
Vunipola, as well as Harlequins flanker Jack Clifford, Northampton wing
George North, Toulon’s Steffon Armitage and Racing 92’s Dan Carter.
The Nigerian is a man of many talents.
He plays rugby, writes poems, discusses politics, and knows about the
economic happenings of Nigeria. At 6ft 5in, 18st 4lb, this ‘champion’ is
his father’s role model. He was born in Camden, North London, after his
parents Efe and Florence moved to Britain after marrying in Nigeria.
Itoje was also named the Rugby Players’ Association’s Young Player of the Year.
“I feel I’m nowhere near where I think I
can be,” Itoje said. “I think there’s a lot to come. I’m still young.
There’s still a hell of a lot of things I need to work on.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos, the
Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Olatunji
Fasimoye says it’s good news for Nigeria.
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