Nigeria is making efforts to persuade Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy to switch his international allegiance to the Super Eagles.
The 29-year-old, who has represented England at various youth levels but has never been called up to the senior squad, remains eligible to play for Nigeria through his father’s heritage.
Reports indicate that Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has initiated contact with Murphy in an attempt to bolster the national team’s attacking options.
With England’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, unlikely to consider Murphy for selection, Nigeria sees an opportunity to convince him to commit to their squad.
Murphy’s experience and versatility could provide much-needed depth to a Nigerian side struggling in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles have managed just three points from their first four matches, leaving them four points adrift of a potential play-off position.
With six matches remaining in the qualifiers, Nigeria is looking to strengthen their squad and improve their chances of securing a place at the tournament.
Convincing Murphy to switch allegiance could be a significant step in that direction.
