Ryan Sanusi, Eyeing To Represent Nigeria At The World Cup

Ryan Sanusi the highly rated Sparta Rotherham midfielder is eyeing a place in Nigeria's 23-man World Cup roster.

Born in Borgerhout, Belgium twenty five years ago to a Nigerian father and Belgium mother, Sanusi is eligible to represent both nations and has one cap for the Europeans at U20 level.

''It's not something I'm really working on, but it would of course be great,'' voetbalbelgie.beciting Het Algemeen Dagblad quoted Ryan Sanusi as saying.

''After all, every player wants the highest possible, and you can not come higher than a World Cup as a football player, and the Belgian team will be a difficult story for me.

''But who knows, there is a chance for me to represent Nigeria in the  World Cup.

''In Nigeria there are also a lot of good footballers, but it seems to me that I will get a chance there rather than in Belgium, although I do not really take it into account, I focus entirely on Sparta. ''

Ryan Sanusi's cousin, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembélé , is set to represent Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.

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Lewis Hamilton Targets World Best By 2020

Lewis Hamilton is now one of the best drivers of all time.

The 32-year-old has won his fourth world title, eclipsing Sir Jackie Stewart's record to become Britain's most successful Formula 1 driver ever.

Hamilton has his idol Ayrton Senna's speed - but Michael Schumacher continues to dominate the statistics.

The German has more titles (seven) and more wins (91) than Hamilton, but how long before the Briton catches up?

If Hamilton wants to leave the sport with the most world titles of all time, he's going to have to stick around for at least another four seasons.

He is currently three behind Schumacher's all-time record but time is very much on his side. Schumacher was the same age - 32- as Hamilton when he won his fourth title and went on to win it again in the next three seasons.

Hamilton's former team-mate, Jenson Button, believes his compatriot will at the very least equal Schumacher's record.

"When you look at the facts and the stats, he's out-qualified Michael but in terms of world championships he's got a little way to go," Button told BBC Sport.

"Michael is still the greatest when you look at the outright results but if Lewis stays in the sport and if Mercedes stay as competitive, you could see him getting close to winning seven world championships - but only time will tell."

Hamilton is a driver who you get the sense won't be fully satisfied until his name is at the top of all notable record charts in Formula 1.

Schumacher's seven world titles will be his main ambition but he will also be keen to take the German's record of most wins.

Schumacher is currently way out in front on 91 but Hamilton is creeping closer...

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