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After the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time, the Nigerian team needs to look forward again. The Nigerian team has been blessed with a lot of talent, but there is still a lot of untapped potential in players with Nigerian eligibility.
One such case is current England Under-21 player Ethan Nwaneri. Nwaneri is yet to play for the England national team and remains eligible to switch to the Super Eagles if he can be persuaded.
The youngster’s performances in France, even in his limited playing time, have excited Nigerian fans and as rumors grow that the Nigerian Football Federation is pursuing him, the excitement is only growing.
What does the future hold for Ethan Nwaneri?
Nwaneri recently signed a professional contract with Arsenal that will keep him at the club until 2030. This season, he was on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille and is due to return to Arsenal for the start of next season. His performances this season have shown signs of high quality, including 11 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions and 2 goals for Marseille, including one on his debut.
Their future undoubtedly lies at Arsenal, but their current focus remains on Marseille’s season as they fight for a place in the Champions League, which promises to go all the way as one point separates them from qualification and failure, with only 6 games left. GOAL offers a list of The best betting sites with welcome bonuses. if you want to bet on Nwaneri and Marseille’s fight for a place in the Champions League.
At international level, Nwaneri played for the England U21 team in March, scoring two goals in the victory over Moldova U21. His talent cannot be doubted, but despite everything, he still seems far from being called up for the England first team, and that gives the Nigerian Federation an opportunity they cannot ignore.
Who will Ethan Nwaneri choose?
Ultimately, the decision rests solely with Nwaneri. He has publicly acknowledged his Nigerian roots in the press since his move to Marseille, as he is the son of a Nigerian mother and a French father. Makes him eligible for England, Nigeria and France. Nwaneri has indicated in the past that he is open to playing for any of those nations, depending on when he is approached.
With the wealth of talent in the England set-up and with the World Cup coming up this summer, it is unlikely he will be selected any time soon. If Nigeria makes him a reasonable offer, the Super Eagles could secure a generational talent for the next decade and start building towards the next World Cup.
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