Sons of former Super Eagles stars among six Nigerians named in latest England U18 squad

England U18s coach Neil Ryan has named a 27-player roster for the internationals in October, with six players of Nigerian descent part of the group.

Goalkeepers Owen Asemota and Lanre Awesu, defender Wesley Okoduwa, midfielders Ifeoluwa Ibrahim and Landon Emenalo, and striker Chizaram Ezenwata have been selected for the Young Lions' double header against France at St. George's Park.

Landon is the son of former Super Eagles left-back Michael Emenalo who made a splash at the 1994 Fifa World Cup in the United States, playing as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha. 

The Chelsea starlet is also eligible to represent the United States, in addition to England and Nigeria, and the same applies to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Wesley, who is the son of former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Okoduwa.

While Landon was born in Arizona, Wesley hails from New York City, having been born there in May 2008.

As part of their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, the Young Lions will play their first match on Thursday, 9 October at the National Football Centre, before facing Les Bleuets in their second fixture on Sunday, 12 October.

The number of Nigeria-eligible players in England’s youth squads has climbed to fifteen following the recent selections.

Fifteen teenagers of Nigerian descent called up by England

1) Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) - England U21
2) Tyrique George (Chelsea) - England U21
3) Somto Boniface (Ipswich Town) - England U20
4) Eyimofe Jemide (Crystal Palace) - England U20
5) Jayden Meghoma (Rangers) - England U20
6) Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) - England U20
7) Khari Ranson (Arsenal) - England U19
8) Callum Olusesi (Tottenham Hotspur) - England U19
9) Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) - England U19
10) Owen Asemota (Aston Villa) - England U18
11) Lanre Awesu (West Ham United) - England U18
12) Wesley Okoduwa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - England U18
13) Landon Emenalo (Chelsea) - England U18
14) Ifeoluwa Ibrahim (Arsenal) - England U18
15) Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea) - England U18

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit: englandfootball.com

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