Caleb Okoli: Agent of Nigeria Eligible Atalanta Star Explains Why He Is Yet to Play for Super Eagles

• Several Nigeria-eligible players continue to express interest in representing the Super Eagles
• Serie A defender, Caleb Okoli, is another player tipped to represent the West African nation
• A report of why the Atalanta star is yet to feature for the Nigerian national team has surfaced

The Nigeria national team are witnessing a surge in interest from Nigeria-eligible players who are willing to ignore their country of birth and play for the Super Eagles.

In recent years, a number of players, including Ademola Lookman, William-Troost Ekong, and, most recently, Nathan Tella, have chosen to switch their international allegiance to Nigeria.

Following the Super Eagles' impressive performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), several other eligible players have expressed interest in playing for Nigeria if given the chance, and the latest player to consider this option is Atalanta defender, Caleb Okoli.

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The 22-year-old, currently on loan at Serie A side, Frosinone, has long expressed his desire to play for the national team, and his agent recently explained why he is yet to play for the Super Eagles.

Okoli’s agent on Super Eagles

According to a report from media outlet OwnGoalNigeria, the former Italy U21 international had expressed interest in playing for the Super Eagles shortly after gaining attention with Gian Piero Gasperini's side.

Despite this, he did not receive a call-up from former Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro. This delayed call-up led to speculation that perhaps he was waiting for a call-up from the Italian national team instead.

However, amid these speculations, his agent has clarified why he is yet to feature for the Super Eagles.

The report indicates that the representative of the 22-year-old stated that the Nigerian football team representatives have not reached out to the defender regarding playing for Nigeria.

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"Coach Peseiro didn't talk to Okoli. I asked him if there was any contact, and he said there wasn't. We had the same conversation before the AFCON, and he still hadn't been contacted. We can only decide when there's contact, so we're waiting."

The addition of Okoli to the current crop of Super Eagles players would be beneficial, as his ball-playing ability and aerial prowess would enhance the quality of the Nigerian team.

Bundesliga stars want to represent Nigeria

In another report by Sports Brief, as many as three Nigeria-eligible players currently playing in the Bundesliga are eager to represent Nigeria.

This report follows closely after Nigeria's performance at the AFCON in Ivory Coast.