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England or Nigeria? Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri open to first international call-up

by Ayomide Oguntimehin
March 6, 2025
in EPL, News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top
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England or Nigeria? Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri open to first international call-up

Arsenal player Ethan Nwaneri [Photo credit/Imago]

Arsenal’s teenage star Ethan Nwaneri has left his international future wide open, having been eligible to play for Nigeria and England, Soccernet.ng reports.

Recent reports suggest that the 17-year-old will represent the first country that approaches him—whether England or his parent’s country, Nigeria.

According to multi-award-winning Nigerian journalist Shina Oludare, a family source close to the midfielder revealed that Nwaneri is ready to honour whichever national team makes the first move.

A family source close to Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri tells me that the youngster will honour whichever country—Nigeria or England—approaches him first. What is the NFF waiting for? pic.twitter.com/w97wsKWXMn

— Shina Oludare (@sportingshina) March 5, 2025

This development has put the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on high alert as they seek to strengthen the Super Eagles with top talents of Nigerian descent.

Nwaneri: A shining light at Arsenal

The London-born playmaker has been making waves under the guidance of Spanish gaffer Mikel Arteta at Arsenal this season, scoring eight goals in 27 appearances, including two goals in the Champions League.

Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC
Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC kicks the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between PSV and Arsenal FC [Photo credit/Imago]
His performances have drawn attention, and while he has already featured for England’s U-16, U-17, U-18, and U-19 teams, a senior call-up remains uncertain.

Will Nigeria Make the First Move?

Should Nwaneri choose Nigeria, he would follow in the footsteps of England-born Super Eagles stars like Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Calvin Bassey, who have all embraced their Nigerian heritage at the international level.

Super Eagles players
Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina during the Super Eagles of Nigeria training in preparation for the match against Cheetahs of Benin Republic [Photo credit/Imago]
With the NFF closely monitoring the situation, the race is now on between England and Nigeria to secure one of Arsenal’s brightest young prospects.

Tags: ArsenalEnglandEthan NwaneriNigeria
Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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