Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that it could be difficult to beat England to Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri.
Nwaneri is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Arsenal following injuries to some of the Gunners key stars.
The midfielder has so far scored eight goals and made two assists for Arsenal this season.
“During my trip to England (to meet with Super Eagles stars like Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi), I said I would want Nwaneri to play for Nigeria,” Chelle told SCORENigeria.
“I want the NFF to talk to him and then I will also speak with him.”
“It will be hard because England will also want to cap him at full international level.
“But I believe I can convince him because I will speak to him on the game project and where he fits in after the NFF must have got in touch with him.”