Victor Osimhen remains Nigeria’s main attacking threat, but head coach Eric Chelle continues to assess young forwards as he looks to strengthen the Super Eagles’ options in attack — SuperEaglesNG.com reports.
Brentford prospect Kaye Furo has emerged as one of the players on Nigeria’s radar as the team searches for greater depth and a long-term partner for Osimhen.
Nigeria’s need for another reliable striker
Osimhen has led Nigeria’s attack for several years, but Chelle wants more options who can share the goalscoring responsibility.
The coach has made finding another dependable forward a priority as the Super Eagles prepare for future international campaigns.
Nigeria need a striker who can provide competition for places, offer a different attacking threat and support Osimhen when the team faces demanding fixtures.
Current attacking options
Chelle has several forwards to consider, but he continues to look for greater consistency in the final third.
The coach has followed the progress of young attackers such as Peter Prosper and George Ilenikhena, although both players remain eligible to represent France.
Nigeria’s attacking plans now focus on combining experienced players with emerging talents who can strengthen the squad over the coming years.
Why Chelle is monitoring young dual-national talents
Chelle has expanded his search beyond players already involved with the senior national team and is tracking young talents with Nigerian heritage.
Furo fits that profile. The 19-year-old represents Belgium at youth level but remains eligible for Nigeria through his family background.
The forward is the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, giving him a strong connection to Nigerian football.
Furo recently visited Nigeria during the international break, further highlighting his links to the country.
Where Furo fits into Nigeria’s plans
Furo joined Brentford in January and has impressed the club with his potential. He made one senior appearance last season as he began his development in the first-team environment.
Nigeria view him as a player for the future rather than an immediate solution to the search for Osimhen’s attacking partner.
Chelle’s interest in Furo reflects Nigeria’s wider approach of identifying young forwards early and building a deeper attacking group for the years ahead.
For now, Furo will focus on earning more opportunities at Brentford, while Nigeria continue to monitor his progress and international options.
