Daughter Of Former Nigerian Senator To Play For England At 2015 World Cup

Posted by: b3rrilyn in Sports May 12, 2015

SALFORD, ENGLAND – JUNE 17 xxxxxx of xxxxx during the UEFA European Women’s 2013 Championship Qualifier between England and Netherlands at Salford City Stadium on June 17, 2012 in Salford, England. (Photo by Paul Thomas – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Eniola Aluko is the daughter of former Ekiti senator, Gbenga Aluko. She is an English footballer who plays for Chelsea Ladies of the FA WSL as a forward. She was born in Nigeria but moved with her family to Birmingham when she was 1-year-old. Since she grew up in England, she chose to represent England at international level.

Her brother Sone Aluko is also a professional footballer and is a full international for Nigeria. Eni took to Instagram today to break the news. In her words, �It’s official � delighted to be selected for my 3rd Women’s World Cup!!! So excited to get out to Canada now & hopefully do something special in an England shirt. Let’s go England #WWC #Canada.”