Bologna Dutch-Born Striker Agrees To Play For Super Eagles

According to a report by Soccernet on Friday October 23, 2026, in the wake of George Ilenikhena’s decision to play for Nigeria at the senior international level, the Super Eagles are gearing up to add to their attacking options.

Ilenikhena could have represented either France or Nigeria due to her dual nationality (born in Nigeria and raised in France). In the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations, the youthful striker made his Super Eagles debut.

Now, according to reports, Bologna forward Jay Enem, who was born in the Netherlands but has Nigerian ancestry, is prepared to follow suit and commit his international future to Nigeria.

With no prior national team experience, the 23-year-old is free to play for the Super Eagles should he be chosen. As coach Eric Chelle continues to evaluate players in preparation for future international assignments, his decision could give Nigeria another option up front.

The story claims that Enem’s agent has already spoken with Chelle’s agent about the striker’s international aspirations. There will allegedly be more scouting of the Bologna forward before any possible call-up, as the Nigerian coach has deemed him as a player to keep an eye on.

After making an immediate impact in Italy, Enem transferred from Serbian club Red Star Belgrade to Bologna during the summer transfer window. Just two weeks ago, he found the back of the net against Lecce, providing an early sign of his offensive contribution.

His possible arrival would provide Nigeria with a new option up front as the national team searches for eligible players abroad who have Nigerian ancestry.

After Ilenikhena’s senior debut, Enem has the potential to become yet another valuable asset to Chelle’s offensive strategies. His future with the Super Eagles, though, is entirely dependent on how the coaching staff judges his play and fitness.

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