Three players of Nigerian descent who are on the radar of the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle have been tipped for a first time call up to the senior national team of Italy, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chelle has been active in luring players of Nigerian descent to be a part of his project with the Super Eagles, after leading them to a third place finish at the AFCON in January.
Already he has succeeded with Ryan Alebiosu, Felix Agu, Emmanuel Fernandez, Arthur Okonkwo and recently highly rated Millwall winger Femi Azeez.
His idea to have more players has suffered a setback with the trio of Luca Koleosho, Michael Kayode and Honest Ahanor set to get a first time call up to the senior national team of Italy.
Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport names 11 uncapped players who are likely to be part of the Italy squad for June friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece. The aforementioned trio were included.
Silvio Baldini the interim coach of Italy has looked the way of Michael Kayode of Brentford who was scheduled to meet with the Super Eagles coach in London.
Luca Koleosho who is on loan to Paris FC from relegated English Premier League side Burnley is also on the card. Chelle was relying on Moses Simon to convince him to play for Nigeria.
Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor complete the list. The 18 year old recently got an Italian passport and made his debut for their U21. He snubbed an approach to be part of the Nigerian team for the AFCON.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
