Olise Loses Eligibility for Nigeria After Playing for France
Michael Olise, a winger for Bayern Munich, is no longer eligible to represent the Nigeria national team. The 22-year-old made his debut for France in a recent UEFA Nations League match against Italy.
By playing for France, Olise has become “cap-tied” and is now committed to the Les Bleus. This means he is ineligible to play for other countries, including Nigeria, England, and Algeria.
Olise was born in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother, giving him the option to represent multiple nations. However, his decision to play for France has now closed those doors.
This development is a significant loss for Nigeria, who had hoped to include Olise in their national team squad.