Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has been approached by players born abroad who are eligible to represent Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Since taking over as coach of the Nigerian team, the coach has been active in recruiting players of Nigerian descent with the duo of Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu his first catch.
Emmanuel Fernandez was next, and now the trio of Arthur Okonkwo, Owen Oseni and Femi Azeez are in line for a debut during the upcoming friendly games. David Ozoh who spent last season on loan to Derby County from Crystal Palace is already on board.
” That’s the few that can be with the team at the moment. There are some who will be in the team and plans for future games. However some of them are not good enough for the team at least for now but to answer your question more of them are eager to play for us (Nigeria),” Chelle’s scout revealed.
” I think Chelle is more comfortable with players who don’t require a switch of nationality process because it can be frustrating. However it doesn’t mean it can’t be done”.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
