As the debate continues over the international future of Crystal Palace new signing Malcolm Ebiowei hots up, Nigeria appear to be in the driving seat ahead of England.

Ebiowei is eligible for both nations and even trained with the Nigeria U17 team of 2019 but didn’t make the team to the tournament proper. Since then he hasn’t played for any of the countries.

His move to Derby County last season gave him the platform to really launch himself and it earned him a high profile move to English Premier League side Crystal Palace.

That move sparked fresh debates over his international future but that too is currently in favour of Nigeria as he met with his uncle Finidi George, who is the first assistant coach of the senior national team of Nigeria.

Finidi reportedly assured him that he will be a part of the rebuilding process of the Super Eagles urging the 18 year old to however focus on establishing himself as a regular for Crystal Palace when the season begins.