<p>Following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments and mounting public scrutiny, the NFF have intensified efforts to secure more talent across Europe.</p>
<p>Osula was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and Nigerian-French father, and raised partly in England; he is eligible to represent four nations: Denmark, Nigeria, France, and England.</p>
<p>He has represented Denmark at the U19 and U21 levels and even received a senior call-up late last year before withdrawing due to injury. He remains uncapped at senior level, meaning a one-time FIFA switch remains possible.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”5067″ height=”2861″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/Mg8tbSHwHnchgxNmOj12szsFBHE=/5067×2861/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2FA74BFC26-39DA-4BFF-AACF-253FC06C6127.jpeg” alt=”Newcastle United forward William Osula” class=”wp-image-912780″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>William Osula of Newcastle United. Photo by IMAGO</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>William Osula’s switch to Super Eagles in doubt</h2>
<p>In a 2022 interview with Danish outlet <strong><a href=”https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/paa-vej-frem-er-han-danmarks-naeste-stjerne” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Tipsbladet</a></strong>, Osula discussed his connection to Denmark and a dream of representing them on the International scene.</p>
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<p>“I dream of becoming a top player one day and reaching my maximum level as a player. Hopefully I play at a high level one day and meet the best in the world,” an 18-year-old Osula said.</p>
<p>“And hopefully one day I can also play in a national team.</p>
<p>“I feel at home in Denmark. I lived there, was born in Denmark and raised in Copenhagen. It’s great to represent Denmark, which is a big part of me,” the former Sheffield United striker concluded.</p>
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<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4188″ height=”2792″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/ueZYwHwFs1uwupt6QpsU2xyeUyc=/4188×2792/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076265338.jpg” alt=”William Osula of Newcastle United” class=”wp-image-913181″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>William Osula of Newcastle United. Copyright: Imago</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Newcastle United striker did not frame Denmark as one option among many. Instead, he calls it home.</p>
<p>While there are elements that favour Nigeria in the tussle against Denmark, the striker will have to compete with already-established Nigerian attackers like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams.</p>
<p>With Denmark not scheduled for a competitive fixture until September’s UEFA Nations League clash against Norway, Nigeria effectively have a narrow window to present their project convincingly.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4256″ height=”2832″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/8FnFitCVPq4OUKUpQRkdobsoZJM=/4256×2832/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1071292686-4.jpg” alt=”Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey” class=”wp-image-910923″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Super Eagles. Copyright: xshengolpixsx IMAGO</figcaption></figure>
<p>Once Osula earns a competitive senior cap for Denmark, the door closes permanently, but the choice is down to the 22-year-old.</p>
<p>The question now is whether Nigeria can offer something compelling enough to outweigh what Osula has already described as “home.”</p>
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