NFF opens talks with Osula over Eagles switch

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making a concerted effort to bolster the Super Eagles by reaching out to promising young talent, William Osula. The Newcastle United striker, born in Denmark to a Nigerian father and Danish mother, has emerged as a key target for the NFF as they seek to strengthen the national team's attacking options.

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William Osula, who as recently as March was in Brian Riemer’s national team squad for the fateful World Cup qualifiers against North Macedonia and the Czech Republic, is in the situation where he has to choose between Denmark or Nigeria.

Osula's situation presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria. While he has represented Denmark at the U-21 level and been called up to the senior squad, he has yet to make his official debut for either. This leaves the door open for the NFF to persuade him to commit his international future to Nigeria, a move that would be a significant coup for Nigerian football.

The 22-year-old forward has been in scintillating form for Newcastle in the English Premier League, scoring crucial goals and demonstrating the kind of impact player the Super Eagles desperately need. His current form makes him an attractive prospect, and the NFF's proactive approach underscores their commitment to exploring all avenues to enhance the team's competitiveness on the international stage.

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Tipsbladet can reveal that the Premier League striker, who has a transfer market value of €15m, has been contacted through his backroom staff by the Nigerian Football Association, who want to steal him away from Denmark.

This pursuit of Osula highlights a broader strategy by the NFF to tap into the Nigerian diaspora for talent. While Denmark also recognizes his potential, Nigeria's appeal lies in offering him a chance to represent his father's homeland and potentially become a star player for the Super Eagles. The coming weeks will be crucial as Osula weighs his options between the two nations.

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He has exceptional top-level skills with his speed, and he has a pressing game that is insanely good. He comes into the camp with something that can help the team to such an extent, and he is really good at coming in and changing football games.