Samuel Eto’o makes move for Everton’s 16-year-old prospect Jonathan Nsangou

Samuel Eto’o has spoken directly with Everton teenager Jonathan Nsangou as Cameroon steps up its efforts to convince the highly rated midfielder to represent the Indomitable Lions.

The 16-year-old is currently an England Under-16 international and has attracted attention with his performances in England. Despite representing the Young Lions, Nsangou has not been limited to England when it comes to his international options.

The Everton midfielder holds triple sporting nationality, giving him the possibility of representing England, Cameroon or Poland.

Cameroon Football Federation president Eto’o has now made direct contact with the youngster and his entourage as the country seeks to strengthen its efforts to attract talented players from the diaspora.

The approach is part of Cameroon’s attempt to introduce Nsangou to the project of the Indomitable Lions and persuade him to choose the national team.

Nsangou’s eligibility to play for three countries has made him an attractive prospect on the international stage. His current involvement with England’s Under-16 side means he is already gaining experience at international level, while Cameroon and Poland remain alternative options available to him.

Eto’o’s communication with the player represents a clear effort by Cameroon to establish a relationship with the young midfielder while he continues his development at Everton.

The former Cameroon international, now leading the country’s football federation, is seeking to convince promising players from the diaspora to commit their international futures to Cameroon.

For Nsangou, the decision over which country to represent remains significant because of his eligibility for three national teams.

Cameroon’s efforts are focused on presenting the Indomitable Lions project to the teenager and encouraging him to wear the country’s green, red and yellow colours.

The contact between Eto’o, Nsangou and his entourage confirms Cameroon’s interest in the Everton prospect as the federation looks to persuade young talents with links to the country to choose its national team.

Nsangou will continue to develop as an Everton midfielder while remaining eligible for England, Cameroon and Poland. Cameroon will hope its approach can convince the teenager to eventually choose the Indomitable Lions.

The move also highlights the federation’s intention to engage promising players from the diaspora and make its national-team project known to them at an early stage of their careers.