The international future of Brighton and Hove Albion latest debutant Odele Offiah is as good as resolved despite strong interest from England, who are watching his progress, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Offiah made his debut for the English Premier League side in a 3-0 win over Forest Green. He was a 67th minute substitute for Deniz Undav as they book their passage to the next round of the tournament, where they will face Arsenal.
Born in England to Nigerian parents, the 19 year old who is comfortable as a centre back or full back is eligible for both countries but his sight is on representing Nigeria. Something which was made public three years ago before he turned 17.
“I am certain in the knowledge as a professional football scout that Odele is not only better than players in your current under 17 squad, but will undoubtedly improve your current squad’s chances of winning national tournaments,” the source told Completesports.com in 2019.
The source however warned that if the Nigeria national team handlers continue to ignore him then he might probably give in to pressure to play for England if he get called up.
“Ultimately, if Nigeria do not select him, at some stage England will! I
simply can’t understand how he has gone under Nigeria’s radar.”
