<p>The 28-year-old was born in Okija, Anambra State, before moving to Spain with his family, where his father still dwells. At 10, he moved to England.</p>
<p>He made his debut for the Nigerian National team in 2022 and has since gone on to represent the Green and Whites in two major tournaments.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”2700″ height=”1800″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/XwCewNL7R_551tqE7dVYQJamUhs=/2700×1800/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1073565183-1.jpg” alt=”Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel” class=”wp-image-909239″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Birmingham City defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Copyright: ImagoxManjitxNarotrax</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>Osayi-Samuel’s father speaks on Super Eagles call-up</h2>
<p>Nelson, in an interview with <strong><a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aunTKe2JN10″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Elegbete TV Sports</a></strong>, revealed he was intentional about not raising his children in Nigeria, given what he experienced while adulting on the streets of Lagos.</p>
<p>The hustle culture, alongside the economic status of the country, which he foresaw, triggered him into making that decision.</p>
<p>Still, he made sure he was hands-on about making sure his children had a feel of what it means to be Nigerian.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”2314″ height=”3473″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/G-MPHnoyxO_hdt_PwPCrx2UL9Gw=/2314×3473/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1072755420.jpg” alt=”Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel” class=”wp-image-909234″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Copyright: xVincentxKAMTOxIMAGO</figcaption></figure>
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<p>“I’ve told my children the story of how I got to Europe, and where I am now, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.</p>
<p>“I was a street guy when I was younger, and I didn’t want my children to be like me.</p>
<p>“So if any of them tried to be wayward, I’d know. With the help of God and my wife, we raised them well. Bright is a good kid, but we made him know we’re from Africa, made him know our likes and dislikes.</p>
<p>“He was born here in Europe. I have told him everything about my country right from when he was even a year old. I knew they would call him (up) to the national team,” Nelson Osayi concluded.</p>
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<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”1200″ height=”798″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/OJ44vjl6GrKdsn_KTwGEMgJdHKI=/1200×798/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1071292692-1-e1773664091902.jpg” alt=”Bruno Onyemaechi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi Samuel, Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium on January 14th in Rabat, Morocco” class=”wp-image-907708″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Bruno Onyemaechi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi Samuel. Photo by IMAGO</figcaption></figure>
<p>Osayi-Samuel’s move to Birmingham City was predicated on the goal of promotion to the English Premier League from the EFL Championship, but the highest position they can attain this term is 8th.</p>
