International Nigerian Footballers

Michelle Klostermann, a German born defender with Nigerian heritage, has applied for a Nigerian passport to officially represent the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s team. Previously capped by Germany at the U16 level, Klostermann, now 23, decided to switch her allegiance to Nigeria. She began her professional career with VfL Wolfsburg Women in 2017, with […]

Lawrence Agyekum, currently on loan at Cercle Brugge from Red Bull Salzburg, has confirmed that he is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, thanks to his Nigerian mother. The 20 year old midfielder, born in Ghana, revealed that he can represent either Ghana or Nigeria at the international level as he has yet to

Alessandro Marcandalli, a 21 year old Genoa defender of Nigerian and Italian descent, has admitted he is torn between representing Nigeria or Italy at the international level. Born in Bergamo, Italy, to an Italian father and a Nigerian mother, Marcandalli is eligible to play for either nation. He recently made his Serie A debut for

The Super Falcons may have found a promising defensive talent in 17 year old Marie Okoroh, a dual national central defender currently playing for SpVg Aurich in Germany. Born in 2007, Okoroh is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally through her Nigerian father. She has made a name for herself in Germany, having captained SpVg Aurich’s

Rachael Adedini, a French born teenage striker for Manchester United’s academy team, is eligible to represent Nigeria and could provide a much needed boost for the Super Falcons’ future. Born to Nigerian parents in Le Havre, France, on 20th June 2009, Adedini has already made waves at the youth level. At just 15 years old,

Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star, Francis Onyeka, has been awarded the prestigious Fritz Walter Medal by the German Football Association DFB in recognition of his outstanding performances for the Germany youth team. The award, named after West Germany’s 1954 World Cup-winning captain, is considered the highest individual accolade in German youth football. Onyeka, who is being

The English Football Association is moving swiftly to secure Princess Ademiluyi, a historic forward from West Ham United, aiming to recruit her for the national squad ahead of Nigeria. Ademiluyi, who became the first player from the West Ham United Foundation’s Player Pathway to earn a spot on the senior women’s team, joined Charlton Athletic

Arsenal U18 defender Samuel Onyekachukwu has confirmed he is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, or Italy in international football. Starting his journey with Arsenal as a first year scholar, Onyekachukwu shares Nigerian heritage with teammates Andre Annous, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Joshua Ogunnaike. Although he struggled with an injury during his final schoolboy year, Arsenal invested

Brentford forward Kevin Schade is now permanently ineligible to play for Nigeria after making a cap-tying appearance for Germany in a UEFA Nations League match. Schade, who was born in Germany to a Nigerian father, had previously featured in three friendlies for Germany, allowing him eligibility to switch allegiance. However, his recent appearance in Germany’s

Arsenal’s young midfielder, Ife Ibrahim, has confirmed his eligibility to represent Nigeria, citing his Nigerian heritage and family ties to the Yoruba language and culture. Since joining Arsenal from AFC All Stars in 2016, Ibrahim has committed to the club, even turning down opportunities from Chelsea, Tottenham, and West Ham. Known for his versatility, the