The English Football Association has announced the squads for the opening international fixtures of the 2025–26 season, with seventeen players of Nigerian heritage receiving call-ups across various youth levels.

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea forward Tyrique George have been named in the England U21 squad for a European Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan.

Nwaneri was a member of the England team that secured the European U21 Championship in June, while George, having previously represented the country from the U16 to U19 levels, is seeking his U21 debut.

At the U20 level, head coach Ben Futcher’s squad for a friendly against Italy includes four players of Nigerian descent: Crystal Palace defender Eyimofe Jemide, Rangers fullback Jayden Meghoma, Aston Villa midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh, and Manchester City forward Justin Oboavwoduo.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Callum Olusesi has been selected for the U19 squad’s training camp in Spain. The team is scheduled to compete against Ukraine, Spain, and the Netherlands at the Pinatar Arena.

Chelsea striker Chizzy Ezenwata, who has been associated with the Nigeria national team, was included in the England U18 squad for the Costa de la Luz International Tournament in Spain. He joins Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha and West Ham goalkeeper Lanre Awesu. Neil Ryan’s team will play Uzbekistan on September 3, Morocco on September 6, and Canada on September 9.

The England U17 squad, led by Liam Bramley, features Newcastle United midfielder Sam Alabi and Everton prospect Malik Olayiwola. The team is set to compete in games against Venezuela, Israel, and Germany.

Additionally, Emmanuel Fejokwu, Shadrach Ekiugbo, David Eze, Josh Abe, and Trey Faromo-Azeez were all named to the England U16 squad for their two matches against Italy on August 26 and 28.

See full list below:
Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) – England U21
Tyrique George (Chelsea) – England U21
Eyimofe Jemide (Crystal Palace) – England U20
Jayden Meghoma (Rangers) – England U20
Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) – England U20
Justin Oboavwoduo (Manchester City) – England U20
Callum Olusesi (Tottenham Hotspur) – England U19
Lanre Awesu (West Ham United) – England U18
Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea) – England U18
Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) – England U18
Sam Alabi (Newcastle United) – England U17
Malik Olayiwola (Everton) – England U17
Emmanuel Fejokwu (West Ham United) – England U16
Shadrach Ekiugbo (Liverpool) – England U16
David Eze (Manchester City) – England U16
Josh Abe (Liverpool) – England U16
Trey Faromo-Azeez (Chelsea)- England U16