Mancini leaves country call to Onuoha

Mancini leaves country call to Onuoha

Published Apr. 9, 2010 5:11 a.m. ET

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will leave Nedum Onuoha to decide on whether to commit to England or World Cup-bound Nigeria.

The England Under-21 full-back was born in the African country but moved to the UK when he was seven. Onuoha has indicated he is thinking of switching allegiance to Nigeria, where former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback is in charge of the national team.

Mancini said: "I have not spoken with Nedum and it must be a personal decision.

"I think he would like to play for England but if this is difficult then appearing in the World Cup is important for a player. "If he has a chance of playing for Nigeria then that is a good thing. But he has to decide."

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