Peseiro gives Lookman task of convincing Italian-born Atalanta teammate to play for Nigeria

Tremendous Eagles supervisor Jose Peseiro has revealed that he’ll give Ademola Lookman the duty of persuading his Atalanta teammate Caleb Okoli to pledge his worldwide future to Nigeria.

Born in Vicenza, Italy, Okoli is eligible to signify Nigeria via his father however the Italian Soccer Federation are within the driving seat for his providers as of now.

The central defender grew to become provisionally cap-tied to his nation of beginning when he began a European U19 Championship qualifier in opposition to Malta on November 13, 2019.

He’s now a key participant for Italy’s U21 nationwide workforce, having gone the gap in eight aggressive matches for the age group for the reason that begin of final season, and likewise logged ninety minutes of their pleasant in opposition to England in September.

The Nigeria coaches and NFF scouts are scouring Europe for a dependable central defender as Leon Balogun (34), William Troost-Ekong (29) and Kenneth Omeruo (29) usually are not getting any youthful in soccer phrases.

Okoli suits the invoice provided that he performs week in, week out for a high 5 European League membership.and has age on his facet.

Requested if he’ll attempt to persuade Okoli to put on the Nigeria shirt, Peseiro stated to Tuttomercatoweb : “Sure, we are going to attempt. After this pleasant match in opposition to Portugal, there can be time to speak to him and to know his choice.

“Whether or not he desires to play with us or not. I’ll discuss to him via Lookman: I’ll current my mannequin to him. , what do I consider him, the challenge we will have along with Nigeria “.

West Ham central defender Angelo Ogbonna and Basaksehir striker Stefano Okaka have been beforehand eligible to signify the Tremendous Eagles earlier than taking part in cap-tying video games for Italy.