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A source close to Crystal Palace star Michael Olise reveals the player still wants to play for the Super Eagles
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise is still open to representing Nigeria after turning down an invitation from Algeria recently.
A source close to the player revealed that Nigeria is Olise's preferred nationality if his first-choice France doesn't offer him a chance soon.
The 21-year-old is eligible to represent France, England, Nigeria and Algeria internationally and has already rejected an approach from the Algerian FA.
Olise still wants Nigeria
A source close to Olise told OwngoalNigeria that the 21-year-old is interested in playing for the Super Eagles if his French ambition doesn't work out.
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“Olise has a certain attachment to the Nigerian team and that is why he accepted a call-up two years ago,” the source said.
“He didn’t honour it due to issues and also the sack of the coach, but he still has Nigeria in mind if he does not make it with the French team," the source continued.
“His talks to turn down an invitation from Algeria has led to talks of them shaming him that he can’t into the Nigerian team," he said revealing the condition under which Olise would play for Nigeria.
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“However, I tell you, if Nigeria come calling at the right time, he will jump on it," he said emphatically offering hope to the Super Eagles.
Olise currently represents the French u-21 national team and is hoping to make the step up to the senior team by the next World Cup.
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