Kayode joins Saka, Musiala, Olise among Nigeria’s lost gems
Michael Kayode has joined a list of top football talents of Nigerian descent, including Saka and Musiala, who chose to play for other countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/kayode-joins-saka-musiala-olise-among-nigerias-lost-gems/
Michael Kayode, the Brentford right-back, has joined Bukayo Saka, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Olise as Nigeria's lost gems. The Nigerian Football Federation showed interest in Kayode, who was born in Italy to Yoruba parents, but he chose to represent Italy in youth international football. Kayode made his senior international debut for Italy in a Nations League match against Turkey, scoring in the 27th minute. Brentford paid €17.5 million for him from Fiorentina, and his contract at the club runs until 2030.
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