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I am not one to chicken out.
I know the fans want to win trophies, we all do.
I had offers from Celtic and Southampton as well.
My dad, my uncle and my whole family loves football.
It was a difficult decision picking Nigeria over England.
I feel very honoured and proud to be playing for Nigeria.
Mesut is a great player and he also works hard off the ball.
I had many dreams of winning things for Arsenal at a young age.
Arsenal's standards are very high so I've always tried to reach that.
Whatever role I get told to play, I just have to adapt to it and play.
I'm always hungry and eager to represent my country and make them proud.
If I make a mistake I try to use it as a lesson and try to improve on it.
I see my uncle as an idol, someone I have always looked up to as a footballer.
I have been very blessed to be given the opportunity to play for Super Eagles.
Personally, I want to win the Premier League. That would be an amazing feeling.
I like to have Air Maxes and Air Force 1s, I'm trying to collect more and more.
That's what the big players get recognised for, scoring goals or creating goals.
I love attacking, but I hate defending and it's something I need to add to my game.
I used to play football on the streets with my friends and ended up where I am today.
We are not going to dwell on the past, we are always looking forward to the next game.
I have always wanted to play for Nigeria and I enjoy each minute we gather and when we play.
As long as I am progressing and trying to do my best for the team that is what really matters.
It's an honour to be an Ambassador for DStv. Their passion for promoting sports is unrivalled across Africa.
My target is to get as many call-ups as I can, get as many games as I can and win many trophies with Nigeria.
Whenever I am called upon to play, I always try to give my best and make sure that I can impose myself on the game.
My mum made me do kick-ups in the living room. My sister even tried to play football. Everyone was trying to help me.
LG is a very big company and I'm very honoured and proud to be their brand ambassador to represent them on and off the pitch.
I'm just chilled out, you'll always catch me in a mad tracksuit. Normally a black tracksuit, I'm not really an out there person.
I was growing up in England and England was the only national team I knew, so I was actually very pleased to play at the national level.
All I know is that playing for Arsenal to me is always going to be an honour. I'm always proud to represent this club and wear the badge.
I'm very proud to represent Nigeria but I would like to say thank you to England for the chance they gave me, it was a difficult decision.
I have had it all over the years, being told I'm not good enough. So whenever the chance comes I always try and prove I should be starting.
Arsenal have always been one of the best clubs in the world, so to even be a part of the club from a young age I've always had to give my best.
Arsenal is an amazing club, I have been there since primary school and it's a place I call home and passionate fans who are like family members.
Obviously, I am an attacking player, so when you are an attacking player, you need to create goals and get goals - and that's the main thing for me.
The love Nigeria showed me... when I played for them in a friendly, the fans were just crazy. The fans almost eat you up because they love you so much.
I mean I've seen so many kids on the street when we're like in the bus, they're screaming 'go Nigeria, go Nigeria,' so to represent them I'm just proud.
I do not have any regrets whatsoever in opting to play for Nigeria and will always do my best whenever I put on the green white green colours of Nigeria.
If you are not performing consistently at a club like Arsenal, then there are other players ready to take the opportunity - which I learned the tough way.
I have always dreamt of winning the Africa Cup of Nations and the fact that I am representing my country and I am always proud to wear the green white green.
With the money thing it is mad. As a young kid earning so much, having a house and driving a nice car it is nice but it is something I keep level-headed about.
Sometimes in a Premier League game the fans are a bit quiet but in Nigeria you just hear trumpets, everything. The atmosphere is so different compared to England.
I always had that youngster tag at Arsenal, so hopefully with this move I am able to make a name for myself in the Premier League and create history with Everton.
Of course, when I was younger I always wanted to have the newest Air Force 1s but my budget wasn't too good back then! I always stuck with the white or black AF1s.
Growing up I've been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn't say if I'm most comfortable there but that's where I grew up playing.
Nigeria is a great footballing nation and deserves to assume her rightful place in Africa and world football and I am keen to be part of a team that achieves this goal.
Arsenal has been always been a big club in my eyes and I've seen them win loads of trophies. To be a part of it is just amazing, I just want to make history with the club.
Coach Amodu without question is a colossus and football icon and has over the years made meaningful contribution to Nigerian football both at club and international levels.
As a footballer you're committed to play for the badge, train alongside fantastic players daily and compete against some of the game's best every weekend. What more can you ask for.
When I was younger I just played football for the fun of it, scoring the maddest goals and trying to come up with new tricks but when you've got to take yourself into a proper match, you've got be serious.