U23 AFCON: Chelle keeping tabs on Liverpool youngsters

Olympic Eagles coach Eric Chelle is reportedly keeping tabs on two Liverpool central defenders ahead of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

According to Score Nigeria, Liverpool academy players Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya are on the radar of the Malian tactician for a possible call-up to the Olympic Eagles.

Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported two years ago that Adekoya and Chibuzo Nwoko were willing to represent Nigeria if approached by the Nigeria Football Federation.

While Nwoko made his debut for Nigeria in their most recent friendly against Russia, Adekoya is yet to earn an international cap.

Adekoya joined Liverpool from Burnley in January 2026 and has scored one goal in four appearances for the Anfield club in Premier League 2.

Zaragoza-born Lucky is eligible to represent the Olympic Eagles through his parents.

He also qualifies to play for Spain and England, having lived in England for more than five years.

Lucky has represented England at U15 and U16 levels and has also been invited to a Spain U17 training camp.

The tri-national defender is regarded as a player with the potential to break into Liverpool’s first team.

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