Eric Chelle is set to hold crucial face-to-face talks with Brentford forward Kayode Micheal during the upcoming Unity Cup in London, as the Nigeria Football Federation intensifies efforts to secure his international future with the Super Eagles.
According to ESPN, Chelle is keen to work with the young attacker, viewing him as part of a new generation the national team hopes to integrate in the coming months.
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Kayode’s representative is believed to be cautious about an immediate switch, favoring continued development in Italy. There is also confidence within his camp that Silvio Baldini Italy’s interim coach and a figure familiar with the player from U21 level could hand him a senior international opportunity as early as May.
With the Unity Cup providing a rare window for direct engagement, the planned meeting could prove decisive in shaping Kayode’s international future whether it leads him towards the Super Eagles or keeps him on Italy’s radar.
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