England-born Luton Town players of Nigerian descent, Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, are both open to playing for Nigeria at international level, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Both players were born in England to Nigerian parents but have never made any appearance at international level despite being eligible to play for England and Nigeria.
They have been outstanding for Luton Town, who are battling to stay in the Premier League after gaining promotion to England’s topflight division for the first time in the club’s history in 2023.informationguideNigeria
For Adebayo, Luton Town’s top scorer with nine goals in 23 Premier League games, is one of the surprise stars of the EPL season and a key player in Luton’s battle to avoid the drop.
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The 26-year-old striker scored against Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea and made history becoming the first Luton Town player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League when he spearheaded their 4-0 rout of Brighton and Hove Albion in January.JAMB Portal
Irish international of Nigerian descent, Chidozie Ogbene, scored the other goal in the famous win.JAMB Result
Speaking on where his international future lied, Adebayo told The Times, “I would like to play for Nigeria.NYSC Portal
“It would make my mum happy, make her proud. That’s something we’ve spoken about.
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