Atalanta's Honest Ahanor Urged to Choose Nigeria Over Italy for World Cup Play-Offs
Atalanta's Honest Ahanor, born in Italy to Nigerian parents, is being encouraged to commit to Nigeria's national team ahead of the World Cup Play-Offs against Gabon. The 17-year-old has attracted interest from both Nigeria and Italy, with implications on his citizenship status.
Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful Ahanor will choose Nigeria, while Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso has also shown interest. This decision could prevent Ahanor from representing Italy until he turns 18.
Ahanor's potential switch to Nigeria has implications for both countries' football teams.
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