The English Football Association has announced the Young Lions’ squads for the opening internationals of the 2025–26 season, with seventeen Nigeria-eligible players receiving call-ups.
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea forward Tyrique George have been named in England U21s’ 23-man squad for a European Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan.
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Nwaneri was part of the England side that won the European U21 Championship in June, while George will be seeking his debut at this level after representing the country from U16 to U19 level.
At U20 level, head coach Ben Futcher has included four Nigeria-eligible players in his squad for a friendly against Italy in Chesterfield.
Crystal Palace defender Eyimofe Jemide, Rangers fullback Jayden Meghoma, Aston Villa midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh and Manchester City forward Justin Oboavwoduo have all been called up.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Callum Olusesi features in the U19 squad for a training camp in Spain, where the Young Lions are set to face Ukraine, Spain and the Netherlands at the Pinatar Arena.
Despite recently flirting with the Nigeria national team, Chelsea striker Chizzy Ezenwata was a surprise inclusion in the England U18 squad for the Costa de la Luz International Tournament in Spain.
He is joined by Liverpool talent Rio Ngumoha and West Ham goalkeeper Lanre Awesu.
Neil Ryan’s team will take on Uzbekistan on September 3, Morocco on September 6 and Canada on September 9.
In the U17s, Newcastle United midfielder Sam Alabi and Everton prospect Malik Olayiwola have both been selected in Liam Bramley’s 23-player squad for games against Venezuela, Israel and Germany.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Fejokwu, Shadrach Ekiugbo, David Eze, Josh Abe and Trey Faromo-Azeez were named in the England U16 squad for a double-header against Italy on August 26 and 28.
The seventeen Young Lion’s includes;
Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) U21
Tyrique George (Chelsea) -U21
Eyimofe Jemide (Crystal Palace) – U20
Jayden Meghoma (Rangers) – U20
Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) -U20
Justin Oboavwoduo (Manchester City) -U20
Callum Olusesi (Tottenham Hotspur) -U19
Lanre Awesu (West Ham United) -U18
Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea) -U18
Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) – U18
Sam Alabi (Newcastle United) -U17
Malik Olayiwola (Everton) -U17
Emmanuel Fejokwu (West Ham United) -U16
Shadrach Ekiugbo (Liverpool) -U16
David Eze (Manchester City) -U16
Josh Abe (Liverpool) -U16
Trey Faromo-Azeez (Chelsea)-U16
