Arsenal forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has officially confirmed his eligibility to represent the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
Butler-Oyedeji, a product of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, holds dual nationality and is also eligible to play for the Three Lions of England. Born and raised in England, he is the son of a Nigerian father and a mother from Saint Vincent.
Having joined Arsenal at the age of eight, Butler-Oyedeji signed a professional contract with the club in the summer of 2021. He has gained experience on loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham as he seeks regular first-team football.
In an interview with the Arsenal Matchday programme, Butler-Oyedeji expressed pride in his family background and revealed his admiration for footballing legends like Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho, whose playing styles he has studied closely.
