Top five Nigerian youngsters with dual nationality who may make the switch like Lookman Ademola

Ademola Lookman switched his international allegiance to Nigeria from England

Nigeria have a long history in football, producing players of the highest calibre who have excelled both nationally and internationally. Young Nigerian players with dual nationalities who were born overseas have become more common in recent years, making them eligible to play for Nigeria at the International level. Here is a list of the top five Nigerian youngsters who are dual citizens and may follow Lookman Ademola's example.

5. Miguel Azeez

Miguel Azeez is a 20-year-old central midfielder who was born in England to Nigerian parents. He currently plays for Wigan Athletic on loan from Arsenal U-21 and has been tipped for a bright future in the game. Azeez is known for his technical ability, vision, and his ability to play in multiple positions in midfield. He has already been scouted by the Nigerian Football Federation and could be a valuable addition to the Super Eagles in the future.

Finally, here are the top five Nigerian teenagers with dual nationality who may follow in the footsteps of Lookman Ademola. They all have the ability, potential, and desire to represent Nigeria at the international level. The Nigerian Football Federation will be watching these players closely, and it will be intriguing to see how their careers develop in the future.

4. Shola Shoretire

Shola Shoretire is a 19-year-old winger who was born in England to Nigerian parents. He currently plays for Bolton Wanderers's U-23 team and has been in sensational form this season. Shoretire is known for his pace, trickery, and his ability to score goals.

He has been on the radar of the Nigerian Football Federation and could be a valuable addition to the Super Eagles in the future. Shoretire began his career with Manchester United's youth team and rapidly advanced to the club's senior team.

At the age of 17, he signed his first professional deal in February 2021. Shoretire is qualified to represent both Nigeria and England at the International level because he was born in England to a Nigerian father and an English mother. However, the player has represented England at youth levels and can possibly play for Nigeria in the future.

3. Kevin Martins

Kevin Martins, an 18-year-old center midfielder from Nigeria, was born in Italy. He presently plays for Monza Primavera's young team and is expected to have a promising career in the game. Martins is noted for his technical ability, vision, and ability to control the game's tempo.

The Nigerian Football Association has scouted him and believes he might be an important addition to the Super Eagles in the future. He is also capable of playing as a second striker. Kevin Maussi Martins is the son of Obafemi Martins, a former Super Eagles striker. In Italy, he was born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother. He is Mario Balotelli's nephew.

2. Kevin Schade

Kevin Schade, a 21-year-old winger from Germany, was born to a Nigerian father and a German mother. He presently plays for Brentford and has caught the attention of the Nigerian Football Federation. Schade is well-known for his quickness, dribbling abilities, and eye for goal.

He has already been likened to some of the world's greatest young talents, and he might be an important member of the Nigerian national team in the future. Kevin Shade was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother. The winger has made two appearances for Germany's National Team in 2023 and is eligible to transfer to Nigeria in the future.

1. Michael Olise

Michael Olise plays for Cyrstal Palace as a right winger and being aged just 20 years old makes him one of the most wanted youngsters around the world. Everyone who follows the English Premier League has heard about Michael Akpovie Olise. Before joining Crystal Palace, the offensive midfielder built a name for himself in the Championship with Reading.

According to an online portal, Michael Olise is eligible to play for four countries: England, France, Algeria, and Nigeria.