Brentford defender Michael Kayode says the Nigeria Football Federation contacts him about representing the Super Eagles before he receives his first senior Italy call-up. Kayode, who is born in Borgomanero, Italy, also has Nigerian heritage and has been involved with Italy at youth levels.
Kayode explains that he ultimately chooses to commit to Italy rather than accept Nigeria’s approach. Both outlets frame his decision in terms of his connection to Italy through earlier youth involvement and his current progression into the senior setup. The reporting focuses on when Nigeria made contact and on the factors behind his choice of national team.
While one outlet emphasizes the rejection aspect—why he turned down Nigeria’s approach—the other highlights that he was approached at all before the Italy call-up. Neither source provides detailed reactions from the NFF or additional specifics about the discussions beyond the existence of the contact and Kayode’s decision.
