Brighton defender Odel Offiah is set to join the long list of England-born players playing for theafter committing his international future to Nigeria....CONTINUE READING

The 21-year-old right-back, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, has pledged his international allegiance to the three-time African champions.

According to, Offiah’s representatives claim the Brighton defender will play for Nigeria if he gets invited to the Super Eagles camp by the new coach of the national team.

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Offiah will follow in the footsteps of Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, and Bright Osayi-Samuel who were all born in the United Kingdom but chose to represent the Super Eagles.

Meanwhile, despite Brighton’s disastrous 4-0 loss to Premier League defending champions Manchester City, Offiah put up a superb display for the Seagulls in just his second EPL appearance, reports.

The 21-year-old defender, who graduated from the Brighton academy, was brought on at the start of the second half against the Citizens and his performances caught the eye of manager Roberto de Zerbi.

Offiah, who still stars for Brighton’s Under-21s, has clocked a total of 119 minutes in the Premier League this season and is expected to retain his place in the club’s first team due to their injury crisis.

Earlier, Sports Brief reported thatPremier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, seeing off a feisty challenge from Nottingham Forest to go one point behind the Gunners.

The Citizens had earlier thrashed Brighton 4-0 in their previous game as they continued their push for a fourth Premier League title.

Arsenal are on 80 points with just three matches to go, one point clear of City, but the champions crucially have a game in hand and remain firm favourites.