Nigeria monitoring Liverpool duo ahead of crucial continental qualifiers
Eric Chelle is evaluating Liverpool defensive prospects Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya to bolster Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Head coach Eric Chelle is scouting Liverpool academy central defenders Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya as he prepares Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles for their upcoming Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The national team setup is actively seeking to integrate foreign-based prospects ahead of a key two-legged matchup against the Democratic Republic of Congo next month.
Both players have caught the attention of technical selectors following impressive developments within the English youth ranks.
Adekoya, who completed a move to Liverpool from Burnley earlier this year, has quickly adapted to life on Merseyside.
The promising defender has already registered four appearances and scored once in Premier League 2.
Although he remains uncapped at the international level, he has previously signaled an interest in committing his international future to Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Zaragoza-born Lucky presents a highly sought-after profile, holding eligibility for Spain, England, and Nigeria.
Having resided in the United Kingdom for over five years, the teenage center-back has previously featured for England at the Under-15 and Under-16 levels, alongside attending an invitation-only training camp with Spain’s Under-17 national side.
Despite his international multi-eligibility, Lucky remains on the radar of senior selectors after breaking into Liverpool’s senior matchday squads on seven occasions.
He earned his competitive debut for the Reds during a Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace late last year.
Chelle’s technical staff continues to monitor the duo’s progression closely as the squad assembly phase intensifies ahead of the November international window.
