In a familiar and disappointing scenario for Nigerian football, another promising talent, Samuel Omorodion, has been included in Spain’s senior squad for their upcoming international matches.
Omorodion’s call-up follows a stellar season with FC Porto, where he has already netted 11 goals, catching the attention of Spain’s national selectors.
This marks Omorodion’s first appearance in Spain’s senior team, following a path taken by Nigerian-born players such as Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham, and Fikayo Tomori, who have all opted to represent other nations at the international level.
Despite his Nigerian heritage, Omorodion has chosen to pursue his career in Spanish colors, highlighting a trend that has left many Nigerian fans and analysts concerned about the Nigerian Football Federation’s (NFF) efforts to retain emerging talents.
As the news of Omorodion’s selection spreads, calls are growing louder for the NFF to take swift action to secure the allegiance of other players with Nigerian roots.
One name frequently mentioned is Tosin Adarabioyo, the Chelsea defender who scored in Thursday night’s Europa Conference League clash.
Adarabioyo’s recent performances have sparked excitement among Nigerian fans, who hope he could be persuaded to represent the Super Eagles in the future.
With more dual-nationality players emerging, Nigerian football lovers and pundits hope the NFF will prioritize recruitment efforts to prevent further losses of top prospects to European teams.
