The trainer of Olympic Eagles, Eric Chelle is reportedly tracking two Liverpool central defenders in preparation for the U23 Africa Cup of International locations qualifiers.
In keeping with Ranking Nigeria, Liverpool academy gamers, Wellity Fortunate and Noah Adekoya have attracted the eye of the Malian trainer for possible variety to the Olympic Eagles.
Adekoya and Fulham’s Chibuzo Nwoko expressed their willingness to constitute Nigeria upon touch from the Nigeria Soccer Federation.
Whilst Nwoko made his global debut for Nigeria of their most up-to-date pleasant fit towards Russia, Adekoya has now not but earned a global look.
Adekoya transferred to Liverpool from Burnley in January 2026 and has netted one purpose throughout 4 appearances for the Anfield aspect in Premier League 2.
Born in Zaragoza, Fortunate is eligible to constitute the Olympic Eagles via his parental lineage.
He’s additionally eligible to compete for Spain and England, having resided in England for greater than 5 years.
Fortunate has represented England at U15 and U16 age teams and has gained a call for participation to a Spain U17 coaching consultation.
The defender with more than one nationwide eligibilities is seen as a prospect able to advancing to Liverpool’s senior squad.
He has been integrated in seven matchday squads and made his first-team look in a Carabao Cup fit towards Crystal Palace in October 2025.
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles are set to play towards the Democratic Republic of Congo within the U23 Africa Cup of International locations qualifiers scheduled for November 2026.