St. Pauli forward Oladapo Afolayan is eagerly anticipating the chance to represent Nigeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 27-year-old, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, has set his sights on a place in the Super Eagles squad for the global tournament.
Afolayan, who joined St. Pauli from Bolton Wanderers in January 2023, has been a key figure in the club’s recent rise.
His contributions played a pivotal role in helping the German side gain promotion to the Bundesliga last season.
Since making the move to Germany, Afolayan has continued to impress with his versatility and attacking prowess.
This season, he has scored two goals and provided one assist in 13 appearances for St. Pauli, underlining his importance to the team.
The talented striker is now looking to take the next step in his career by earning a call-up to the Nigerian national team.
In an interview with Bundesliga, Afolayan expressed his desire to play for the Super Eagles at the 2026 World Cup, saying, “I want to kick on again, play international football.
Play for Nigeria at the next World Cup, and hopefully, as long as my performances keep being strong and improving, then I’ll do that.
Afolayan’s commitment to his development and his ambition to represent Nigeria on the world stage are evident.
His performances in the Bundesliga have not gone unnoticed, and the forward remains determined to continue working hard to secure a spot in the Super Eagles squad.
Having impressed with St. Pauli, Afolayan is now focused on ensuring that his form continues to improve, with the hope of earning a place in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup team.
