Italy Targets Nigerian-Eligible Player for World Cup Squad, Poses Challenge for Super Eagles
Italy's national team manager, Gennaro Gattuso, is considering recruiting 17-year-old Nigerian-eligible player, Honest Ahanor, who plays for Atalanta, for the upcoming World Cup. Ahanor, born in Italy to Nigerian parents, could switch allegiance to Italy due to citizenship laws, posing a challenge for Nigeria's national team.
This move highlights the ongoing competition for dual-national players in international football.
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