As many as four players who are having an impressive run in the English Premier League will likely be available to play for the senior national team of Nigeria before the next Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
At the last AFCON, where Nigerian went all the way to the final of the tournament before succumbing to a 1-2 loss to the host Cote d’Ivoire, as many as seven players in Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ola Aina, Joe Aribo, Ademola Lookman , Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, who were eligible for England at some point represented Nigeria at the tournament.
Ahead of the next tournament in Morocco, more players from the same country will likely be with the Super Eagles as they go again for a fourth AFCON trophy following the disappointment of losing the trophy on Sunday.
Top of the list is Bournemouth top striker Dominic Solanke who has 13 goals in 23 games in the English Premier League this season, the 26 year old has played for England at various youth levels but still remains eligible for Nigeria at senior level.
He followed the performance of the Super Eagles all through the AFCON and sources close to him say a decision on representing Nigeria or sticking with England will be made in the summer, as he waits to find out if he will make the English team for the Euros.
Luton Town duo of Gabe Osho and Elijah Adebayo are also in the mix with the latter scoring 11 nine goals so far and very much eligible for Nigeria as he hasn’t been capped by England at any level. Osho has also been very impressive as a center back with two goals in 13 games, like his teammate he isn’t tied to any nationality as he hasn’t been capped by England at any level.
20 year old Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam completes the list with sources around him hinting that he will jump at a chance to play for Super Eagles. He also watched all of the games of the team at the AFCON, but his immediate goal will be to establish himself as a regular at Villa where he has made just two appearances this season.
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