The Nigeria Football Federation has made contact with a highly-rated forward linked to Manchester United as part of renewed efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles with foreign-based talent.
According to reports, the player — who has attracted attention in European football and has previously been on Manchester United’s radar — is now being considered for an international switch to Nigeria. The move is part of a broader strategy by the NFF to expand the national team pool following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The striker, who has been described as a “Danish nemesis” due to his exploits against Denmark at youth level, is eligible to represent Nigeria through his heritage despite having featured for another country in international football. This opens the door for a potential nationality switch, pending approval from FIFA.
Nigeria have increasingly turned to diaspora players in recent years, with several foreign-born stars opting to represent the West African nation at senior level. The latest approach underlines the federation’s determination to remain competitive by tapping into talent across Europe.
With the Super Eagles currently undergoing a rebuilding phase under head coach Eric Chelle, adding a player with experience in top European environments could provide a timely boost ahead of upcoming qualifiers and tournaments.
While no final decision has been made, early contact suggests the NFF are serious about securing the player’s commitment. Should the move materialise, it would represent another significant addition to Nigeria’s growing pool of dual-nationality players competing at the highest level.
