The Nigeria Football Federation benefits from the exclusion of SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from the German national squad for the UEFA Nations League. Despite Atubolu’s outstanding form, he was not selected by coach Julian Nagelsmann, which averts the risk of being cap-tied to Germany.

The Nigeria Football Federation has received favorable news as SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has been omitted from the Germany national team for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against Italy. Coach Julian Nagelsmann announced the squad comprising twenty-three players, yet Atubolu, who has been in exceptional form with six consecutive clean sheets, was not included in the final list.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper has recently set a record by going 510 minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the mark set by Freiburg legend Richard Golz in the 2001-2002 season. Although Atubolu had caught Nagelsmann’s attention, the coach ultimately selected Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nübel, and Stefan Ortega Moreno as the goalkeepers for the upcoming matches.

Had Atubolu been called to the squad and made his senior debut against Italy, he would have been cap-tied to Germany, as he has represented the nation at various youth levels. His absence from the squad presents Nigeria with an opportunity in their pursuit of the talented dual-national goalkeeper.

The omission of Noah Atubolu from Germany’s national team enhances Nigeria’s prospects in acquiring the goalkeeper. Atubolu’s remarkable performances for SC Freiburg, including setting a clean sheet record, have put him on the radar of international selectors. However, his exclusion from the squad allows Nigeria to maintain their hopes of securing his services, given his dual nationality.

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