England squads: 10 Nigeria-eligible players called up including Celtic, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd starlets

Published: August 27, 2021

The English Football Association has finalized its rosters for upcoming international matches next month, with ten Nigeria-eligible youngsters invited to the youth teams.

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has earned a maiden call-up to the England U21 squad and he is joined on the roster by PSV Eindhoven teenage sensation Nonso Madueke.

England U21s will face Romania on Friday September 3 before a 2023 UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifier with Kosovo on Tuesday September 7.

Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez and Chelsea winger Faustino Anjorin have been called up to the England U20 squad for the upcoming friendly against Romania.

Though Azeez has been involved with the Young Lions in the past, this is the first time he has received a call-up to the U20 team.

Celtic goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi , younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua, has been called up to the England U19 squad for upcoming fixtures with Italy and Germany.

England U19 Head coach Ian Foster has selected four other players of Nigerian descent, namely Daniel Oyegoke, Carney Chukwuemeka, Samuel Edozie and Shola Shoretire.

Fulham midfielder Michael Olakigbe has been included in the England U18 squad for a five-day training camp in Wales.

The Young Lions will face Wales at Newport County's Spytty Park on Friday, September 3.

Ten Nigeria-Eligible Players Called Up By England

1) Folarin Balogun (Arsenal) - U21
2) Noni Madueke (PSV Eindhoven ) - U21
3) Miguel Azeez (Arsenal) - U20

4) Faustino Anjorin (Chelsea) - U20

5) Tobi Oluwayemi (Celtic) - U19

6) Daniel Oyegoke (Brentford) - U19
7) Carney Chukwuemeka (Aston Villa) - U19
8) Sam Edozie (Manchester City) - U19
9) Shola Shoretire (Manchester United) - U19

10) Michael Olakigbe (Fulham) - U18

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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