Numerous players born in Africa eventually decided to play for European countries in which their families moved at some point of their lives. Another example comes from Monaco where the 18-year-old George Ilenikhena is in the public eye. 🚼Born in Lagos👦🏾Arrived France at the age of 3French Football Federation (FFF) Technical Director, Hubert Fournier, has started naturalisation process that will see George Osrzehmen Ilenikhena, 18, represent the European country, according to RMC Sport.pic.twitter.com/vieT0XrrZx— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) October 8, 2024 Up until twenty days ago, he was yet another Monaco youngster dreaming of following in the footsteps of Axel Disasi, Youri Tielemans, Fabinho, Bernardo Silva, Anthony Martial, James Rodriguez, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Kylian Mbappe, among others, who all made names for themselves wearing the red and white jersey as youngsters. However after netting the winner in the first UEFA Champions League round against Barcelona, Ilenikhena became the youngest Monaco’s scorer in the UCL at 18 years and 34 days (overthrowing Mbappe who was 29 days older) and the potential future big thing of European football.George Ilenikhena – Nigerian teenager on Mbappe’s pathAccording to RMC Sport, the French Football Federation (FFF) hasn’t missed the forward’s terrific performances and now plans to go for him and persuade him to opt to represent Les Blues on the international scene. Having been born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ilenikhena can play for the Super Eagles as well. Still, his family moved to France when he was only three, so the French now hope to win him over. Interestingly, the 18-year-old has not represented either country in youth categories.##NAJAVA_MECA_8401190##
