The coach of Olympic Eagles, Eric Chelle is reportedly monitoring two Liverpool central defenders in preparation for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
According to Score Nigeria, Liverpool academy players, Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya have attracted the eye of the Malian coach for potential choice to the Olympic Eagles.
Adekoya and Fulham’s Chibuzo Nwoko expressed their willingness to signify Nigeria upon contact from the Nigeria Football Federation.
While Nwoko made his worldwide debut for Nigeria of their most up-to-date pleasant match in opposition to Russia, Adekoya has not but earned a world look.
Adekoya transferred to Liverpool from Burnley in January 2026 and has netted one aim throughout 4 appearances for the Anfield aspect in Premier League 2.
Born in Zaragoza, Lucky is eligible to signify the Olympic Eagles via his parental lineage.
He can also be eligible to compete for Spain and England, having resided in England for greater than 5 years.
Lucky has represented England at U15 and U16 age teams and has obtained an invite to a Spain U17 coaching session.
The defender with a number of nationwide eligibilities is seen as a prospect succesful of advancing to Liverpool’s senior squad.
He has been included in seven matchday squads and made his first-team look in a Carabao Cup match in opposition to Crystal Palace in October 2025.
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles are set to play in opposition to the Democratic Republic of Congo within the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for November 2026.
