Italy Call-Ups Put Super Eagles Hopes for Kayode and Ahanor in Doubt
Michael Kayode has received his first senior Italy call-up after impressing for Brentford, while fellow Nigeria-eligible defender Honest Ahanor has also been named in the Azzurri squad. The call-ups are a setback for fans hoping the defenders could eventually represent the Super Eagles. However, a senior invitation alone does not permanently settle a player’s international future; eligibility rules depend on whether and how a player features in competitive matches. Nigeria will need to strengthen its approach to dual-nationality talents as it looks for long-term defensive options. The development is likely to renew debate over the NFF’s scouting and player-recruitment strategy.
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