Giannis Antetokounmpo is wearing a Super Falcons jersey: declares ‘Nigeria is my country’

Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player, has resurfaced on social media.

Antetokoumpo has gone to the top of the fashion charts after being photographed sporting a Super Falcons of Nigeria shirt.

Antetokounmpo is seen in a viral video wearing the Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey while hugging a child.

Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.Antetokoumpo has gone to the top of the fashion charts after being photographed sporting a Super Falcons of Nigeria shirt.The Nigerian Super Falcons shirt was voted one of the finest for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Nike, the international sportswear company, designed the Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.Antetokounmpo, a Nike brand ambassador, looks dapper in the Super Falcons of Nigeria away jersey. Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.Antetokoumpo has gone to the top of the fashion charts after being photographed sporting a Super Falcons of Nigeria shirt.Giannis Antetokounmpo announces, ‘Nigeria is my country’ Antetokounmpo declared his national commitment in the popular video.The 28-year-old NBA great was born in Greece and plays for the country’s national team.Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.Antetokoumpo has gone to the top of the fashion charts after being photographed sporting a Super Falcons of Nigeria shirt.Antetokounmpo, who was born in Nigeria to Nigerian parents, has never shied away from his heritage.On the 48-minute podcast, he recently stated that everyone knows he is Nigerian.However, Antetokounmpo makes an impassioned declaration about his Nigerian ancestry in the film.Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Lagos Nigeria (Photos credit/BBall Naija)Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Lagos Nigeria (Photo credit/BBall Naija)

He said, “Nigeria is my country. I wasn’t raised there.

“I was raised in Greece, but I know definitely there is a lot of kids around the world.

“You know, it’s hard to kind of maintain and keep that culture in their household.

Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor.When he celebrated his father’s Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political analyst, and actor, Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria.”So it was no brain for us to follow up with.”The film then discusses how access to mother-tongue books has accelerated literacy in Nigeria.Hakeem Olajuwon and Giannis AntetokounmpoOn the 48 Minutes podcast, Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed his intentions to travel to Houston to train with Nigerian legend Hakeem Olajuwon. Image Credit - ImagoOn the 48 Minutes podcast, Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed his intentions to travel to Houston to train with Nigerian legend Hakeem Olajuwon. Image Credit – Imago

Antetokounmpo recently worked out with NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon.

The NBA superstar talked about working out with Olajuwon on a podcast and finally made the trip to Houston to get the workout done.

He took to his official social media platforms to show off pictures of his workout with Olajuwon.

Giannis Antetokounmpo took to his official social media platforms to show off pictures of his workout with Hakeem Olajuwon. Instagram/Giannis AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo took to his official social media platforms to show off pictures of his workout with Hakeem Olajuwon. Instagram/Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hakeem Olajuwon explained

After a visit to Lagos, Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo explains looking up to Hakeem Olajuwon and plans to train with the Lagos-born Legend.

Although Giannis Antetokounmpo has long been among the NBA’s finest players, it is well-known that he is constantly striving to get better.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will aim to get better and will involve one of the greatest players in history in Hakeem Olajuwon - Instagram/Giannis AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo will aim to get better and will involve one of the greatest players in history in Hakeem Olajuwon – Instagram/Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Greek professional basketball player of Nigerian descent will aim to get better and will involve one of the greatest players in history

On the 48 Minutes podcast, Antetokounmpo discussed his intentions to travel to Houston in the months before the 2023–24 season to train with former American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Hakeem Olajuwon.

Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about working out with Olajuwon on a podcast and finally made the trip to Houston to get the workout done. - Instagram/Giannis AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo talked about working out with Olajuwon on a podcast and finally made the trip to Houston to get the workout done. – Instagram/Giannis Antetokounmpo

In the interview, Antetokounmpo was compared to Olajuwon because they both wear the number 34 jersey and are of Nigerian descent.

Antetokounmpo was born to Nigerian parents in Greece while Olajuwon was born in Lagos but moved abroad.

Antetokounmpo was compared to Olajuwon because they both wear the number 34 jersey and are of Nigerian descent. - Instagram/Giannis AntetokounmpoAntetokounmpo and Olajuwon were likened since they both wear the number 34 jersey and are of Nigerian heritage. – Giannis Antetokounmpo/InstagramDespite their Nigerian roots, Antetokoumpo plays for Greece, while Olajuwon, who was born in Lagos, chose to play for the United States.Giannis, who just visited Nigeria with his mother, remarked that Olajuwon was an inspiration to him.Only three players in NBA history have won both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year titles in the same season: Antetokounmpo and Olajuwon, as well as Michael Jordan.