Super Eagles: AC Milan’s Zachary Athekame will no longer play for Nigeria
AC Milan star, Zachary Athekame will no longer play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria after being cap-tied by Switzerland. Those in charge of the Super Eagles had hoped to convince the Geneva-born right-back, who is currently on loan at Lyon, to represent Nigeria. The player was eligible to play for Nigeria through his Nigerian […] Super Eagles: AC Milan’s Zachary Athekame will no longer play for…
AC Milan's Zachary Athekame is set to cease representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Geneva-born right-back, who is on loan at Lyon, has been capped by Switzerland following their 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League. Eligible through his Nigerian father, Athekame's inclusion in Switzerland's squad has ended his potential representation for Nigeria.
The 21-year-old made a strong impact in his debut, contributing two assists and securing a notable victory for his new team. Prior to his senior appearance for Switzerland, Athekame had captained the Nigerian U21 team 17 times and was an unused substitute in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. Despite unsuccessful attempts by the Nigeria Football Federation to persuade other players like Manuel Akanji, Noah Okafor, Simon Sohm, Isaac Schmidt, and Eseosa Aigbogun to switch allegiances, Athekame's decision signals the end of his potential Super Eagles career.
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