Nigeria’s failed pursuit of Golden Boy nominee earlier than 2024 Olympics

Spanish-Nigerian ahead
Samu Omorodion continues to make headlines following his
distinctive performances in Portugal with FC Porto. Nevertheless,
questions stay about his worldwide future, with each Nigeria
and Spain expressing curiosity in securing the 20-year-old
striker. 

Omorodion, who has represented Spain at varied youth ranges,
was reportedly contacted by the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF)
earlier than the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the hope of tying him to the
Tremendous Eagles.

In line with Spanish publication Diario AS, the NFF made an
effort to name up Omorodion for Nigeria’s senior nationwide workforce
forward of the Olympics. Nevertheless, the transfer didn’t materialize, and
Omorodion went on to
signify Spain in Paris, the place he contributed a purpose off the
bench in Spain’s gold-winning marketing campaign.

Heartbreak for Nigeria in Omorodion’s
pursuit 

The teen’s spectacular performances have caught the
consideration of Spain’s senior nationwide workforce coach, Luis de la Fuente,
who’s reportedly contemplating him for an upcoming UEFA Nations
League call-up.

With Spain missing depth within the striker place, Omorodion’s
bodily prowess and skill to run behind defenses make him an
intriguing possibility. De la Fuente’s present choices, comparable to Alvaro
Morata and Joselu Mato, are ageing, whereas Abel Ruiz has but to completely
persuade on the highest degree. Omorodion’s worldwide inventory is
rising at a essential time for each international locations.

At membership degree, Omorodion is already making a major affect
at Porto following his transfer from Atletico Madrid this summer time. The
ahead has scored 5 objectives in 298 minutes of motion and has
established himself because the workforce’s main striker, displacing Danny
Namaso. With 4 consecutive scoring video games beneath his belt,
Omorodion’s kind in Portugal suggests he’s prepared for the following step
in his worldwide profession—whether or not or not it’s with Spain or
Nigeria.