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

Giannis Antetokounmpo rocks Super Falcons jersey: declares 'Nigeria is my country'

Giannis Antetokounmpo rocks Suρer Falcons jersey

As a result of being caught sporting a Suρer Falcons of Nigeria jersey, Antetokoumpo has become the most popular trend.

Antetokounmpo is seen clutching a child and sporting the Suρer Falcons of Nigeria shirt in a widely shared video.

Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.

As a result of being caught sporting a Suρer Falcons of Nigeria jersey, Antetokoumpo has become the most popular trend.

At the 2023 FIFA Wоmen’s World Cup, the Suρer Falcons of Nigeria shirt was regarded as one of the greatest.

The Suρer Falcons of Nigeria jersey is designed by global sports giant Nike.

As a Nike brand ambassador, Antetokounmpo looks amazing in the Suρer Falcons of Nigeria’s away shirt.  

Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Suρer Falcons of Nigeria jersey.

Giannis Antetokounmpo declares ‘Nigeria is my country’ 

In the widely shared video, Antetokounmpo swore devotion to his country.

Greece is the birthplace of the NBA great, 28, who plays for their national basketball team.

Antetokoumpo has risen to the top of the trends spotted wearing a Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey.

As a result of being caught sporting a Suρer Falcons of Nigeria jersey, Antetokoumpo has become the most popular trend.

Antetokounmpo, who was born to Nigerian parents, has never strayed from his heritage.

It was revealed recently in the 48-minute podcast that he is Nigerian.

Nonetheless, Antetokounmpo makes a strong claim for his Nigerian heritage in the video..

Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Lagos Nigeria (Photos credit/BBall Naija)

Ghana’s Lagos is home to Giannis Antetokounmpo. (Image courtesy of Ball Naija)

“My country is Nigeria,” he declared. I didn’t grow up there.

Although I was raised in Greece, I am aware that there are children all over the world.

It’s difficult, you know, to kind of uphold and preserve that culture in their home..

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 Giannis celebrated his father’s Poverty Is No Joke campaign alongside American comedian, political analyst, and actor Hasan Minhaj, he alluded to his first trip to Nigeria.

“So it was no brain for us to follow up with.”

The next section of the film discusses how Nigeria’s mother tongue books have accelerated literacy rates..

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hakeem Olajuwon

On the 48 Minutes podcast, Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed his intentions to travel to Houston to train with Nigerian legend Hakeem Olajuwon. Image Credit - Imago

Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his plans to go to Houston and practice with Nigerian superstar Hakeem Olajuwon on the 48 Minutes podcast. Photograph courtesy of Imago Antetokounmpo, who recently worked out with NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon.

The NBA player eventually traveled to Houston to complete their workout after discussing it on a podcast.

He shared photos of his workout with Olajuwon on his official social media accounts..

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

Nigerian superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his admiration for Hakeem Olajuwon and his intention to train with the legendary player after visiting Lagos.

Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the best players in the NBA for a long time, it is common knowledge that he is always looking to improve.

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

In an effort to improve, Giannis Antetokounmpo will enlist the help of one of the best players in history. Olajuwon Hakeem – Giannis Antetokounmpo on Instagram

The Greek-born professional basketball player, who is of Nigerian origin, plans to improve and will work with one of the all-time greats.

Antetokounmpo talked about his plans to visit Houston in the months leading up to the 2023–24 NBA season in order to train with former American professional basketball player of Nigerian heritage, Hakeem Olajuwon, on the 48 Minutes podcast..

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 Antetokounmpo

After discussing working out with Olajuwon on a podcast, Giannis Antetokounmpo eventually traveled to Houston to complete the exercise. – Giannis Antetokounmpo on Instagram

Because both Antetokounmpo and Olajuwon are of Nigerian heritage and wear the number 34 jersey, they were compared during the interview.

While Olajuwon was born in Lagos but later relocated overseas, Antetokounmpo was born in Greece to Nigerian parents..

Antetokounmpo was compared to Olajuwon because they both wear the number 34 jersey and are of Nigerian descent. - Instagram/Giannis Antetokounmpo

Because they both have Nigerian ancestry and wear the number 34 jersey, Antetokounmpo and Olajuwon have been compared. – Giannis Antetokounmpo on Instagram

While Olajuwon, a Lagos native, chose to play for the American national team, Antetokoumpo represents the Greek national team despite their Nigerian heritage.

Giannis said he admired Olajuwon during a recent trip to Nigeria with his mother.

Antetokounmpo, Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan are the only three players in NBA history to have won both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year titles in the same season..