Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has poured cold water on reports of holding talks with Newcastle United forward William Osula switching his international allegiance to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively report.
Danish media Tipsbladet report that the forward who was last selected for the Danish national team in March, but did not make his debut is in talks with Nigeria.
They said a member of the backroom staff of Eric Chelle contacted the 22 year old, at a time when he can’t be cap tied by Denmark after they failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Although Osula has eight goals in 15 matches for the Danish U21 – but he has never made his debut for the senior team , and it was reported that Nigeria will take advantage of that.
” It’s not true in any way. Chelle saw the report just like every other person. Maybe the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are on it but Chelle is in the dark about any move for Osula”, a source close to the coach revealed.
He however said Udinese defender Kingsley Ehizibue, who was denied the chance of playing for Nigeria in 2017 due to immigration issues with the Dutch authorities.
The source say the 30 year old has sorted the issue and is hopeful of getting a look in for the Unity Cup or the high profile friendly games against Poland and Portugal respectively.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
